Logan, WV, April 1999, from the top of Buskirk Hill.
Recent Additions as of Nov. 12, 2026.
The old Piggy Wiggly store downtown Logan. It was where McCormick is now. Courtesy of Paula Solar.
Capitol Theatre building sold, Logan Banner clipping courtesy of Dwight Williamson. (Digitally restored.)
Photo courtesy of Dwight Williamson. "It’s July in the 1970’s and it’s hotter than the gates of hell. You take your vehicle to this little car wash at Stollings because of whose doing the cleaning. Three lovely girls clad in two piece bikinis. Traffic is backed up waiting and watching. Butch Kazee knew how to make money. I just wish I had a vehicle back then."
This 1952 Centennial Parade photograph was taken by Mary Jo MacDonald and contributed by Ralph McNeely. The photos were passed along to his son, Chad. (Digitally restored.)
This 1952 Centennial Parade photograph was taken by Mary Jo MacDonald and contributed by Ralph McNeely. The photos were passed along to his son, Chad. (Digitally restored.)
This 1952 Centennial Parade photograph was taken by Mary Jo MacDonald and contributed by Ralph McNeely. The photos were passed along to his son, Chad. (Digitally restored.)
This 1952 Centennial Parade photograph was taken by Mary Jo MacDonald and contributed by Ralph McNeely. The photos were passed along to his son, Chad. (Digitally restored.)
This 1952 Centennial Parade photograph was taken by Mary Jo MacDonald and contributed by Ralph McNeely. The photos were passed along to his son, Chad. (Digitally restored.)
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.
Logan, WV, April 1999, from the top of Buskirk Hill.
