Originating almost a quarter of a century prior to the Civil War; Mercer County; West Virginia was namedfor General Hugh Mercer; a Revolutionary War hero. The county has been a crossroads for many events; including the Civil War and the establishment of an industrial economy after the war ended. When two mighty railroads; the Norfolk Western and The Virginian; began shipping coal and timber to the once-agrarian area; Mercer County blossomed into one of the five most highly populated counties of theMountain State. In 1671; colonial explorer Robert Fallam described what would become Mercer County in his journal as ldquo;a pleasing thorsquo; dreadful sight to see the mountains and hills as if piled one upon another.rdquo; Despite extreme challenges; residents ofMercer County developed a spirit of pride; independence; strength; and genuine fellowship that today makes the region a warm and friendly place to call home. As legend holds; even the notorious outlaw Frank James was so overwhelmed by the hospitality he received in Mercer County in 1882 thathe decided to pass on robbing the Bank of Princeton and; instead; robbed a bank in a neighboring county.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. For those who like local history its a good picture book to see ...By Kindle CustomerFor those who like local history its a good picture book to see and learn how the old timers lived. Its still an old school feel but quickly getting built up by larger homes. Hopefully no condos!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. this whole series is great. thanksBy PhotoProi ordered this book to add to my lifes memory collection. a house i used to live in is featured on page 122. the old mill in south melbourne beach. florida. this whole series is great. thanks.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Bobby R. CronenbergInteresting to learn the history!
