Libbey-Owens-Ford
in Manufacturing
Created on
New Salem Baptist Church of Tams
in Religion
Created on
Bonnie Collins
in Music and Performing Arts
Created on
Revella Hughes
in Music and Performing Arts
Created on
Beulah McCown Stark
in Transportation
Created on
Mary Barnes and Samuel Cabell
in Race and Ethnic History
Created on
French Creek Freddie
in Folklore
Created on
John Nuttall
in Extractive Industries
Created on
Jim Foglesong
in Music and Performing Arts
Created on
Emily Calandrelli
in Nature and The Sciences
Created on
Abolitionist John Brown (May 9, 1800 - December 2, 1859) was as responsible as any one person for the coming of the Civil War. His October 16, 1859, raid on Harpers Ferry galvanized the nation, further alienating North and South and drastically re...
The editors packed 2,200 articles into the original edition of the West Virginia Encyclopedia book, representing the work of nearly 600 writers. Get your copy today!
When you donate, you help to provide concise, authoritative information about West Virginia to Internet users around the world.
An unparalleled saga that reveals the enduring strength and courage of a people who've faced some of America's greatest challenges.