The home of Charles Clark and Persis Hagans McGrew was built in 1841, with additions in 1869. The building reflects the Federal and Italianate architectural styles and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. James McGrew . . . — — Map (db m34620) HM
Incorporated as an educational institution by Act of the Virginia General Assembly in 1841, the Preston Academy building was completed by 1844 and served this purpose until 1875, when it was converted to a private residence. When fire destroyed . . . — — Map (db m198831) HM
First settled in 1807, Kingwood was named for the grove of trees located where the courthouse now stands. On January 19, 1818, the Commonwealth of Virginia created Preston as its 35th county. Kingwood from its beginning has served as the territorial . . . — — Map (db m34619) HM
The Maplewood Cemetery is also called the Kingwood Cemetery, and is located on East High Street in Kingwood, West Virginia. Kingwood Elementary School stood on the Maplewood Cemetery grounds from 1872-1976. There are different parts in the . . . — — Map (db m245988) HM
Charles B. Fawcett and Phoebe Miner Fawcett were the original owners of the Preston County Poor Farm, a massive 150-acre farm that was eventually used as a place for the poor and unemployed to live and be buried. Charles was originally from . . . — — Map (db m245901) HM
On Sunday, April 26, 1863, a detachment of Confederate Capt. John H. McNeill's partisan rangers under Col. A. W. Harman attacked the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad facilities here in Oakland. They were part of Confederate Gen. William E. “Grumble” . . . — — Map (db m252220) HM
Beneath this ground rests a 30-inch raw water pipeline that extends four miles from the Flegal Dam and Reservoir along Cobun Creek to the Morgantown Water Treatment Plant. This gravity-fed pipeline is critical to ensuring a safe, clean water . . . — — Map (db m257703) HM
Post-War Modernization
Since 1910, Star City residents worked tirelessly for the construction of their own bridge spanning the Monongahela River to simplify travel to the coal mines of Scotts Run. However, it was not until after World War . . . — — Map (db m200121) HM
Barbour County
Attractions
Alderson-Broaddus College. This private coeducational college is situated on a beautiful 170-acre campus overlooking Philippi, site of the first land battle of the Civil War. Its excellent performing arts . . . — — Map (db m239336) HM
The first Buckwheat Festival was held in Kingwood on October 13, 14 and 15, 1938. It was sponsored by the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department. The General Chairman was Harry Brindle.
On this site, the first king and queen of the Festival were . . . — — Map (db m207206) HM
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