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 249th installment of the Centennial History.

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JACOB REED YOUNG
Submitted by Emily (Young) Tincher

Jacob Reed Young was an early settler in the Hurricane, Putnam County, West Virginia area. According to a…