Recollections
A collection of some wonderful memories of Logan County.
Articles
General Articles.
Jack Dempsey’s Childhood Home
This was originally published on Martha Sparks’ My West Virginia Mountain website and is reprinted here with her permission and our special thanks. Holden, Logan County, WV Once the Home of Former Champion Jack Dempsey While it is true that William Harrison Dempsey, better known as “Jack” Dempsey, former heavyweight champion of the world, was
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Rossmore Mine
This was originally published on Martha Sparks’ My West Virginia Mountain website and is reprinted here with her permission and our special thanks. Coal Mine at Rossmore, West Virginia The coal mine, long closed, yet readily visible from the main highway (Route 44), at Rossmore, West Virginia is among the oldest in the county (ca.
Sally Wall — Logan’s Oldest and Best Curb Girl
This was originally published in 2002 on Martha Sparks’ My West Virginia Mountain website and is reprinted here with her permission and our special thanks. Note: The fancy header image is also from Martha’s old website. Sally Wall Logan’s Oldest and Best Curb Girl She’s the oldest curb girl at Morrison’s Drive-Inn! She sort of
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Aracoma Hotel History
This was originally published on Martha Sparks’ My West Virginia Mountain website and is reprinted here with her permission and our special thanks. Aracoma Hotel The Aracoma Hotel is located among the densely packed commercial structures of Stratton, Main and Cole Streets in downtown Logan. Construction got underway in August 1916 and continued until early
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The Train Station
This was originally published on Martha Sparks’ My West Virginia Mountain website and is reprinted here with her permission and our special thanks. Construction on the C&O railway first moved eastward in 1872 toward Charleston, West Virginia, running a route through Teays Valley. When the railroad began its line, the Guyan River had provided obstacles
The Logan Theatre History
This was originally published on Martha Sparks’ My West Virginia Mountain website and is reprinted here with her permission and our special thanks. The Logan Theatre History The Logan Theatre opened its doors on October 16, 1938 to a packed house. When built, the Logan Theatre was West Virginia’s finest theater. The seating capacity of
The Doughboy Honors Heroes
This was originally published on Martha Sparks’ My West Virginia Mountain website and is reprinted here with her permission and our special thanks. The Doughboy Honors Heroes He was an Italian by birth and American by choice. He was born in Favaro, Italy, October 22, 1885 and came to Logan county to become a citizen.
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Battle of the Island
An article about the Battle of the Island and the death of Aracoma in 1779 at Logan, WV.
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