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100
This Jefferson County native, who plays wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders, won a gold medal in the 1992 Olympic Games.
Jefferson County native James Jett, who plays wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders, was an Olympic gold medalist in 1992 as a member of the U.S. 400-meter relay team.
100
Quick Quizzes - Quiz 032 Pinnacle Rock is located in what county?
Pinnacle Rock is located in Mercer County.
100
A portion of the Jefferson National Forest is located in what West Virginia county?
A portion of Jefferson National Forest is located in Monroe County.
100
This Fayette County native is recognized as the founder of National Grandparents Day.
Fayette County native Marian H. McQuade is recognized as the founder of National Grandparents Day.
100
This Fayetteville native was boxer Muhammed Ali's first professional opponent.
Tunney Hunsaker, who was born in Kentucky in 1930, was Muhammed Ali's first professional opponent. In 1954, Hunsaker moved to Fayetteville, where he served for years as chief of police.
200
Lost World Caverns is located in what West Virginia county?
Lost World Caverns is located in Greenbrier County.
200
This famous Confederate general led two unsuccessful campaigns in Western Virginia in 1861.
Confederate General Robert E. Lee led two unsuccessful campaigns in Western Virginia in 1861.
200
West Virginia Wesleyan College is located in what Upshur County community?
West Virginia Wesleyan College is located in the Upshur County community of Buckhannon.
200
One of the most important periods in prehistoric Native American life in West Virginia was the Woodland Period (1000 B.C. to 1700 A.D.). Identify the three basic practices of this cultural group.
Burial ceremonialism, making of pottery, and cultivation of plants were three basic practices of the Woodland Culture.
200
This Braxton County community was named for Senator Henry Gassaway Davis.
The Braxton County community of Gassaway was named for Senator Henry Gassaway Davis.
300
This West Virginia governor organized the state Turnpike Commission to oversee the construction of the West Virginia State Turnpike.
West Virginia governor Okey Patteson organized the state Turnpike Commission to oversee the construction of the West Virginia State Turnpike.
300
This Wheeling physician is acclaimed by many as "The Father of Oral Surgery."
Dr. Simon Hullihen of Wheeling is acclaimed by many as "The Father of Oral Surgery."
300
On July 9, 1942, a coal mine explosion in this Monongalia County community killed 20 miners.
On July 9, 1942, a coal mine explosion at the Pursglove #2 Mine killed 20 miners.
300
Glenville State College is located in what West Virginia county?
Glenville State College is located in Gilmer County
300
This track and field star, who won the Olympic gold medal in the 400-meter hurdles in 1956 and 1960, was born in Wellsburg.
Glenn Davis, who won gold medals in 1956 and 1960 was born in Wellsburg.
400
On June 4, 1784, this county was created from Monongalia County.
On June 4, 1784, Harrison County was created from Monongalia County.
400
This Wheeling physician is acclaimed by many as "The Father of Oral Surgery."
Dr. Simon Hullihen of Wheeling is acclaimed by many as "The Father of Oral Surgery."
400
This former Marshall University basketball star holds the NCAA record for highest rebounding average in a season.
Former Marshall University basketball star Charlie Slack holds the NCAA record for highest rebounding average in a season.
400
This West Virginia native was the first head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
West Virginia native John McKay was the first head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
400
Martinsburg was founded by this Revolutionary War general.
Martinsburg was founded by General Adam Stephen and named for Colonel Thomas Bryan Martin.
500
This man, who played Gilligan on the television show Gilligan's Island, lived in Princeton until his death in 2005.
Bob Denver, who played Gilligan on the television show Gilligan's Island, lived in Princeton until his death in 2005.
500
Blenko Glass Company is located in this Cabell County community.
Blenko Glass Company is located in the Cabell County community of Milton.
500
This native of Shepherdstown became the first woman to receive a regular commission in the United States Army.
Florence A. Blanchfield, a native of Shepherdstown, served as superintendent of the Army Nurse Corps from 1943 to 1947. In 1947 she was commissioned as lieutenant colonel by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, becoming the first woman to receive a regular commission in the United States Army.
500
This Lewisburg native served as chief of the American Expeditionary Force's Air Service in World War I.
Major General Mason M. Patrick, a Lewisburg native, served as chief of the American Expeditionary Force's Air Service in World War I. He also served in the postwar era as head of the U. S. Air Service.
500
Alderson-Broaddus College is located in what Barbour County community?
Alderson-Broaddus College is located in the Barbour County community of Philippi.
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