The Crash Of The ShenandoahThe Crash Of The Shenandoah
In 1923 a rigid airship, made with new material produced by Alcoa Aluminum in Pittsburgh, became the U. S. Navy’s flagship aircraft. Two years later this airship came down in
Author: Steve Gilly
D. C. Stephenson Indicted – April 3, 1925D. C. Stephenson Indicted – April 3, 1925
On this day in 1925 David Curtis Stephenson, known as D. C., was indicted on charges of assault and battery with intent to kill, assault and battery with criminal intent,
General John Hunt MorganGeneral John Hunt Morgan
Today we tell the story of the man who led the most successful Confederate raid on American territory during the Civil War, leading his men into battle throughout Indiana and
Work Begins On Hawk’s Nest Tunnel – March 30, 1930Work Begins On Hawk’s Nest Tunnel – March 30, 1930
On this day in 1930 work began on the Hawk’s Nest Tunnel through Gauley Mountain in West Virginia. The tunnel was to divert water from the New River to a
The Last Survivor of the Sultana ExplosionThe Last Survivor of the Sultana Explosion
In April 1865 a riverboat that carried cargo from Illinois south to New Orleans was hired to transport newly freed Union prisoners from Vicksburg, Mississippi, home. Unfortunately, many of them
Scam – March 25, 1924Scam – March 25, 1924
In the 1920’s two men from eastern Europe were going around the Appalachian region scamming people out of large sums of money, pretending they were paying back “family debts” incurred
Moundsville Prison Riot – March 20, 1973Moundsville Prison Riot – March 20, 1973
The West Virginia State Penitentiary at Moundsville opened in 1876. Prior to this prisoners in the state were usually either kept in county jails or sent out of state for
The Bristol Waterworks WarThe Bristol Waterworks War
In the late 1880s a Bristol, Tennessee water company decided to extend its lines across the state line to what was then known as Goodson, now Bristol, Virginia. The folks
The Silver LegionThe Silver Legion
In the 1930’s a man interested in writing, new age religions and far-right politics came to Asheville, North Carolina, where he established his own fascist organization in support of Adolf
Mine Explosion At Barrackville Mine No. 41 – March 17, 1925Mine Explosion At Barrackville Mine No. 41 – March 17, 1925
On this day in 1925 an explosion ripped through Bethlehem Mines’ Barrackville mine number 41 near Fairmont, West Virginia. 34 men were trapped in the mine by the blast. There