Logan, WV, April 1999, from the top of Buskirk Hill.
Recent Additions as June 29, 2026
U.S. Army Corporal Kenneth Edward Matson of Man, WV KIA June 28, 1944. Cpl. Matson served with the famed Merrill’s Marauders. His remains were identified in June 2026. He was born July 14, 1922, the son of Albert and Nellie Farley Matson. He lived in Amherstdale when he volunteered for the military in 1940. Credit WVOW Radio.
Digitally restored photo of Miller's Store at Accoville on Buffalo Creek. The store was named after JoAnn Miller. Courtesy of Renee Workman.
Justice Motel courtesy of Mark Edward Jones.
Construction of the bridge going onto the Island for the new Logan High School courtesy of Dwight Williamson. Digitally restored and colored.
Circa 1950s at Braeholm on Buffalo Creek outside of Man - L-R front: James Dickerson, Carol Glass front center, Mary Dickerson far right. Middle row: ??. Back: James and Jerry Johnson. Courtesy of Paula Solar.
Harts Creek, Kash and Karry Store L-R Back row: Okey Bryant, Bycle Hensley, Louie Lorado, Robert Bryant. Middle Row: Willie Tomblin, Carlos Tomblin, Charles Adams. Front Row: Alva Dalton, Lonzo Bryant, Alex ?. Courtesy of Paula Solar.
1971 Buffalo Creek Scout Camp and swimming pool at Latrobe - left to right are Keith Adkins, Kevin Atkins, Andrew Johnson (man), and an unknown child. Courtesy of Charles Adkins. Andrew Johnson was the caretaker of the camp and pool. He died in the Buffalo Creek flood.
1940 LHS Yearbook photo of Logan courtesy of Christine Hall.
Established on May 7, 1824, Logan County was named in honor of the famous Mingo Indian leader, Chief Logan.
The county seat began as the village of Lawsonville in 1827. The name came from Anthony Lawson, who established a trading post in the area. Over time, the name was shortened to Lawnsville. It was later incorporated in 1852 as Aracoma, with Thomas Dunn English — author of the poem Ben Bolt — serving as its first mayor.
Logan County played a central role in significant historical events such as the West Virginia Mine Wars and the Battle of Blair Mountain, one of the largest labor uprisings in U.S. history.
In 1955, Logan was the leading coal-producing county in the United States.
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Logan, WV, April 1999, from the top of Buskirk Hill.
