James Abram Garfield (November 19, 1831 – September 19, 1881)
At the time, Brigadier General James A. Garfield was the youngest Union General of the War. Garfield gained fame from his battles and later became President of the United States.
Humphrey Marshall (1812-1872)
General Humphrey Marshall was a General for the Confederate Army. While he was not happy with his post, it was one of the most significant of the Civil War.
John Stuart Williams (1818-1898)
Military Hero from two American Wars and Kentucky Politician, John Stuart Williams was the first to capture Pound Gap during the Civil War.
The Birth of Kona, Kentucky
Our story begins with the original settlers of Kona. Eastern Kentucky was closed to many settlers before 1800.
How McRoberts, Kentucky Got Its Name
This is the biography of Brigadier General Samuel McRoberts and why his name was chosen for the naming of McRoberts, Kentucky.
Farmington Mine Disaster November 20, 1968
On November 20, 1968, ninety-nine men were working at the Consolidation Coal Mine number nine mine shaft at Farmington, West Virginia.
The Darr Mine Disaster of December 1907
The Darr Mine is third largest of the lethal mine disasters in America and one of the five disasters of December 1907.
Monongah: The Worst Mining Disaster of American History
December 6, 1907, will forever be associated with Monongah WV and as the date of the “worst mine disaster in America’s history”
Naomi Mine Disaster of December 1, 1907
The first of five devastating mine explosions would occur in the Naomi Mine. We will only cover Naomi, Monongah, and Darr as they were the catalyst for change.
Scotia 1976, The Twin Mining Disasters of Letcher Co Ky
One of worst mine disasters in American History took place at the Scotia Mine in Letcher County, Kentucky.
