In August 1921, an estimated 15,000 coal miners and their allies participated in the largest armed labor uprising in US history.
But this was just the finale of a drama begun a decade earlier.
In 1912, on Paint Creek and . . . — — Map (db m206835) HM
In memory of
Captain Larry F. Lucas
Apr. 29, 1940 - Dec. 23, 1966
Remains buried in
Arlington National Cemetery
Missing in Action, Vietnam War
— — Map (db m178843) WM
For a century, the West Virginia Mine Wars and the Battle of Blair Mountain were kept out of history textbooks for fear of tarnishing the state’s image. But today, these events evoke fascination and pride for many Mountaineers and people across . . . — — Map (db m206838) HM
“Lens Creek Valley is electric and bustling…”
writes one journalist. "The men … are mountaineers, in blue overalls or parts of khaki uniform, carrying rifles as casually as picks or sticks … They mention the towns they come from, . . . — — Map (db m206836) HM
Honoring all Marmet citizens that serve
Thank you for your service to our country and protecting our liberty and freedom
For that you have made us proud — — Map (db m178844) WM
