By Dwight Williamson This being the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Blair Mountain, I thought the following story would be of interest to those readers who actually care about local history. While the background of this particular subject is important, it is in fact the amazing future that lies ahead for it that is […]
Logan was a focal point of Tommy gun sales Read More »
By Dwight Williamson Eighty-nine years is a long time in terms of trying to resolve a hideous murder that captivated local residents at that time in 1932, likely because of the circumstances surrounding the slaying of a young woman who — let’s just say — was “loved” by many. Perhaps, too many. There has been
A 1932 murder leaves many questions today Read More »
By Dwight Williamson It was 1936 in Logan County and there was much going on at the local level just as the entire nation was rebounding from what would later be termed “The Great Depression.” The Logan Banner headlines early that year were filled with gruesome murders and dastardly deeds of all kinds, as thousands
Mid-1930s were a wild time in Logan County Read More »
By Dwight Williamson Some of the most renowned residents ever in Logan County, W.Va., have never really left. In fact, though their spirit’s may have long ago vanished, their human remains still belong to the people of the county in which they chose as their final resting places. I am speaking of the mighty Devil
Cap Hatfield led an interesting life Read More »
By Dwight Williamson When one really thinks about the history of Logan, there are some things that many people simply are not aware of; some of which exist right before our eyes. For instance, when one enters the town/city of Logan by crossing the Guyandotte River by either bridge on the western part of town
Searching for the Holland grave Read More »
By Dwight Williamson Now that part of the new boulevard bridge in Logan is open and with the July 4th holiday completed, perhaps a little rehashing of local history might be in order. I can’t help but wonder about how congested things must have been in Logan prior to the completion of the Logan Boulevard,
Logan’s Boulevard has a storied history Read More »
By Dwight Williamson I get quite a bit of information from folks all over this country in reference to some of the material produced weekly in this column. I have received numerous books, letters, pictures and other materials through the mail, as well as numerous comments and suggestions via the internet. On some occasions, I
Logan County is rich with Native American history Read More »
By Dwight Williamson Since some people no longer feel the town of Logan has much of a future, the fact of the matter is it may be time to resurrect the dead in hopes for a more eventful and forlorned date with destiny. A short tour of Logan will reveal from its brick structures that
Hatfield and Chafin clans played large role in Logan history Read More »
By Dwight Williamson When it comes to nostalgic places in Logan County, it is difficult to beat a little place in the town of Logan that has survived and even thrived since 1928. It has seen the coming and goings of a bus terminal, a state-operated whiskey store, a furniture store, and a music store
C.C. Chambers was one tough judge Read More »
By Dwight Williamson It was 1912 in Logan County, and even though they were not allowed to vote, women had already started making a difference for the town of Logan, which was well on its way to becoming a true and bustling city. Thanks to the rapidly growing coal industry, Logan would become an enlightened
Changes in Logan during the year 1912 Read More »