Logan County History

Logan WV City Cemetery

Logan’s Old City Cemetery

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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

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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

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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

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The Doughboy Honors Heroes

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The First Logan High School

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Battle of the Island

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Altizer Family of Man

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