On May 10, 1913, the first Mother's Day was observed, following a campaign led by this Taylor County woman.
Who is Anna Jarvis
100
This man, the father of Governor Hulett Smith, served as United States congressman from West Virginia from 1929 to 1944.
Who is Joe Smith
100
This man, whose houses and estate in Charles Town were destroyed on July 17,1864, served as the prosecuting attorney in the John Brown trial.
Who is Andrew Hunter
100
On February 17, 1735, this man, who is often recognized as the first settler in present-day West Virginia, organized a militia company which evolved into the first unit of the state's National Guard.
Who is Morgan Morgan
100
This former Nitro quarterback set numerous national high school football records.
Who is J. R. House
200
This Confederate general and former congressman from Cabell County died on May 21, 1864, after being wounded in the Battle of Cloyd's Mountain.
Who is Albert Gallatin Jenkins
200
This Warwood native was named Most Valuable Player for his performance in Super Bowl V, the only player from a losing team to win the award.
Who is Chuck Howley
200
Which of the following office holders and statement is not correct?
Who is Arthur Boreman
200
The world's largest sycamore tree can be found in this county.
What is Webster County.
200
On April 22, 1861, citizens opposed to Virginia's secession, led by John Carlile, met in this Harrison County community.
What is Clarksburg
300
This West Virginia county was named for the third President of the United States.
What is Jefferson County
300
The Nancy Hanks Memorial is located in this West Virginia county.
What is Mineral County
300
On June 26, 1942, this Fayette County site was dedicated as a 4-H camp for West Virginia's African-American youth.
What is Camp Washington-Carver
300
This Romney native was reportedly the youngest American soldier to serve in World War I, having enlisted at the age of fourteen.
What is Chester Merriman
300
This Wheeling resident's novella "Life in the Iron Mills" appeared in the Atlantic Monthly in 1861.
Who is Rebecca Harding Davis
400
This graduate of Morgantown High School is the head football coach at Clemson University.
Who is Tommy Bowden
400
This Huntington native received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Billy Bibbit in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest.
Who is Brad Dourif
400
This man is the author of Miss 4th of July, Goodbye, which is based on his family's experiences in Montgomery, West Virginia during the Great Depression.
Who is Christopher Janus
400
This Wirt County native, who served as attorney general of West Virginia from 1925 to 1933, was the author of Bloodletting in Appalachia, a history of the mine wars.
Who is Howard B. Lee
400
The first public school for African-American children in the South was established in this West Virginia town.
What is Parkersburg
500
This Beckley native was nominated as Best Supporting Actor in 1975 for his role in the motion picture Dog Day Afternoon.
Who is Chris Sarandon
500
On September 10, 1861, Union troops under General William Rosecrans attacked a Confederate force under General John Floyd in this battle, fought in Nicholas County.
What is Carnifex Ferry
500
This Barbour County woman wrote more than two thousand Christian hymns, including "I Belong to the King."
Who is Ida L. Reed
500
Hilbert Wildlife Management Area is located in this county.
What is Lincoln County
500
The Jenkins Plantation Museum is located in this county.