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In 1871, which one of the following established a West Virginia city that would honor his name?
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This Randolph County town served as a Civil War hospital after the Battle of Rich Mountain.
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This town was founded by George Washington's brother.
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This Kanawha County town was once home to the Gravely Tractor factory.
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The Kanawha River is formed in this Fayette County town.
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This Ritchie County city was named for a general who helped try and convict the conspirators following Abraham Lincoln's assassination.
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A dam and lake near this Elk River city was built in 1961 for flood control and tourism.
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The first glass factory in present West Virginia was built here in 1813.
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This Greenbrier County city became a popular tourist destination because of its mineral springs.
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In what city is Ritter Park located?
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