Logan County History

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The word telephone is derived from the Greek words “tele” meaning “far off” and “phonos” meaning “sound.” Alexander Graham Bell lacked the funds to develop his invention of the telephone. So, he tried to sell all rights to his telephone patent to the Western Union Telegraph Company for $100,000 in 1876. They turned him down […]

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Final Thoughts

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Buffalo Creek Flood Disaster in Logan County, WV killed 125 people on Feb. 26, 1972

Buffalo Creek Disaster – Feb. 26, 1972

The Buffalo Creek Disaster, February 26, 1972 One of worst floods in US occurred here 26 February 1972, when Buffalo Mining Co. impoundment dam for mine waste broke, releasing over 130 million gallons of black waste water: killed 125; property losses over $50 million; and thousands left homeless. Three commissions placed blame on ignored safety

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Hatfield Pioneers

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