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…]
Local History
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…]
Centennial History of Hurricane: Hurricane Area Organizations: Kiwanis Club
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…]