The World War I tank was delivered to Nitro in 1982. Once upon a time, there was a World War I tank in the middle[Read More…]
Local History
Remembering Gen. Louis L. Wilson, Jr.
Louis L. Wilson, Jr., Ret. General USAF died peacefully, June 25, 2010, in Tucson, AZ. Louis was born in Huntington, WV, January 11, 1919. He[Read More…]
History Does Not Forget — 1906 Paint Creek Mine Explosion Left Eight Hurricane Men Dead
The following article was published as a three-part series in the October 4, 11, and 25, 1984 issues of the Breeze. Introduction and Local Comment[Read More…]
Even the Weather Was Against Us
June 1938 – “Dust Bowl farm. Coldwater District, north of Dalhart, Texas. This house is occupied; most of the houses in this district have been[Read More…]
UVHS Schooled in Genealogy Search
Paul Hinman discusses the FamilySearch genealogical website at the April meeting of the Upper Vandalia Historical Society. Genealogist Paul Hinman was the special guest speaker[Read More…]
Civil War in Putnam County Relived
Philip Hatfield chats with guests following his presentation as he signs copies of his latest book, A History of Putnam County, West Virginia in the[Read More…]
Memories of Rooper’s Dry Goods
By Gregory Hayes, North Chesterfield, VA I was pleased to read the article entitled, “Opening of the Creamery Makes for a Happy Day in Hurricane,”[Read More…]
The History of the Hurricane Railroad Underpass
Editor’s Note:The railroad underpass in Hurricane is the only such underpass in Putnam County. The full story of how and why it came to be[Read More…]
The Centennial History of Hurricane: Hurricane Area Organizations: PUTNAM LODGE I.O.O.F. 295
In 1988, The Centennial History of Hurricane, WV was published to commemorate the town’s 100th anniversary. The publication included the histories of 7 Hurricane civic[Read More…]
Centennial History of Hurricane: Hurricane Area Organizations: Putnam Lodge 139 AF & AM
In 1988, The Centennial History of Hurricane, WV was published to commemorate the town’s 100th anniversary. The publication included the histories of 7 Hurricane civic[Read More…]