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 241st installment of the Centennial History.

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ARCHIBALD WHEELER FAMILY
Submitted by Jane Wheeler Miller

On Sept. 16, 1824, not far from a stage coach stop at Hurricane Bridge on the James River…