In 1988, The Centennial History of Hurricane, WV was published to commemorate the town’s 100th anniversary. Since the Centennial History is now out of print, the Breeze is reprinting articles from the book as space allows. This week’s selection will be the 212th installment of the Centennial History.

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HENRY SOVINE II
Submitted by Carol Sovine Rowsey

Henry Sovine II came to Putnam County in 1838 and settled on Sleepy Creek near Hurricane. His family…