Legendary Locals of Huntington - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Legendary Locals of Huntington write by James E. Casto. This book was released on 2013. Legendary Locals of Huntington available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Founded in 1871 by Collis P. Huntington, the rail tycoon's namesake city thrived as a gateway to the coalfields of southern West Virginia. The city's earliest leaders included Mayor Rufus Switzer, who created one of the community's true jewels, Ritter Park, and John Hooe Russel, who opened the city's first bank and, when it was robbed, jumped on his horse and gave chase to the bandits. Over the years, Huntington has been home to such varied individuals as Carter Woodson, the father of Black History Month; Dr. Henry D. Hatfield, who was West Virginia governor but said he would rather be known as a "country doctor;" Dagmar, the blonde bombshell of 1950s television; basketball star Hal Greer; golfing great Bill Campbell; Stella Fuller, who spent her life ministering to Huntington's poor; and the spectacularly generous Joan Edwards, who gave away $65 million. Legendary Locals of Huntington captures their stories and many others in a striking panorama of a remarkable community.
Legendary Locals of Huntington, West Virginia
Legendary Locals of Huntington, West Virginia - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Legendary Locals of Huntington, West Virginia write by James E. Casto. This book was released on 2013. Legendary Locals of Huntington, West Virginia available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
This Is Huntington, West Virginia
This Is Huntington, West Virginia - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook This Is Huntington, West Virginia write by Danny W. Pettry. This book was released on 2015-11-17. This Is Huntington, West Virginia available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This is Huntington, West Virginia: a Collection of the City’s Most Interesting Places is a fine hardcover coffee table book that was created to inform, entertain, and inspire people. This book features photos of many interesting places to visit in Huntington, West Virginia and the local surrounding areas. It features parks and recreation, restaurants, and other attractions that are unique to the Huntington area. This book is a must-have for anyone who loves Huntington, lives here, or plans to visit. This book makes a great gift for people who once lived here or attended Marshall University and have moved away to another city or state. Online: www.iLoveHuntingtonWV.com
Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington, West Virginia - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Huntington, West Virginia write by International Association of Fire Fighters. Huntington Local No. 283. This book was released on 1950*. Huntington, West Virginia available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Huntington Chronicles
Huntington Chronicles - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Huntington Chronicles write by James E. Casto. This book was released on 2018-04-30. Huntington Chronicles available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Founded in 1871 by railroad tycoon Collis P. Huntington, the city of Huntington has a dramatic and colorful past. The mystery of the daring 1875 holdup of the town's premier bank was never solved, and many suspected the infamous James Gang. The 1937 flood was the most devastating in city history. Of course, Huntington has had its share of famous residents, including Dr. Carter G. Woodson, widely recognized as the father of Black History Month, and Woody Williams, whose bravery at Iwo Jima earned him the Medal of Honor. Amateur historian and local journalist James E. Casto compiles fascinating and unusual stories from his long career at the Huntington Herald-Dispatch.
