Logan County History

Early Logan Co.: A mighty tough place to live

By Dwight Williamson From everything I’ve been able to discover over the years, it appears Logan County was a mighty tough place to live, particularly during the 1800’s. There were no real law enforcement officers, and oftentimes matters were settled—let’s just say—outside of a court room. The Hatfield-McCoy feud is a prime example. However, there […]

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The legendary Don Chafin

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The historic cemetery in Logan

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Alderson helped elevate Logan to greatness

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Growing up with the Company Store

By Dwight Williamson Island Creek Coal Company’s No. 16 store was located where D&S Machine Shop is now just above the Verdunville Post Office. The center of a coal camp, company stores  were busy except on Sunday’s when they were closed. It is believed that this photo was taken on a Sunday since there are no vehicles or customers. There was a time not that long ago when nearly every Logan County community had its own version of today’s Walmart.

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1925 Directory of Logan

1925 Directory of Logan Read More »

Development of Education

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My Memories of Logan

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Early Life In Logan County

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McDonald Family of Logan County

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