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January 21, 1861: Joint Resolution Concerning the Position of Virginia

On January 21, 1861, the Virginia General Assembly adopted a joint resolution stating that if differences between the North and South couldn’t be settled,…

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October 17, 1785: Virginia General Assembly Establishes Morgan's Town

On October 17, 1785, the Virginia General Assembly established Morgan’s Town. It was named for Zackquill Morgan, the son of pioneer Morgan Morgan.…

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September 2, 1907: Judge John Jay Jackson, Jr. Dies at 83

Judge John Jay Jackson Jr. died on September 2, 1907, at age 83. His long career on the bench and in politics stretched from the West Virginia statehood…

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January 26, 1850: Virginia General Assembly Creates Wyoming County

On January 26, 1850, the Virginia General Assembly created Wyoming County from part of Logan County. The original county seat was located at Oceana but…

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