WV Facts

Learn more about the rich science and history of Barbour County,

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Jan 14, 20242 min read

Invisible Gems: The Freshwater Jellyfish of WV

Picture it: a balmy August afternoon, sinking into evening. Your bare feet dangle from a sun-baked dock, toes trailing in the water. The...

Oct 26, 20232 min read

Monument Unveiled

(The following article is the reprint from November 15, 1923 The Barbour Democrat issue, featuring the unveiling of the Doughboy...

Oct 18, 20233 min read

American Legion Post 44 To Celebrate 100th Anniversary Of Philippi’s Doughboy Soldiers' Memorial

On November 4, 2023, American Legion Post 44 will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the dedication of "The Spirit of the American...

Jun 30, 20232 min read

History Briefs: The Golden Rule Building

The Golden Rule Building stands as a testament to the evolution of commerce and community in Belington, West Virginia, during the early...

May 7, 20232 min read

History Briefs: The Philippi Mummies

The Philippi Mummies are a pair of preserved human bodies created by a local undertaker named Graham Hamrick in the late 1800s. Hamrick...