What’s in a Name

Where Did Pinch And Quick Get Their Names?

There are two communities in northern Kanawha County that, when said together like they often are, sound more like something your grandmother used to do…

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The Origins of Monongahela and its Many Pronunciations

Inside Appalachia’s What’s in a Name segment explores the history and folklore of the names of Appalachian places. For the latest segment, we dug a little…

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How Did Coopers Rock Get its Name?

Some of the names of places in Appalachia have a long history, dating back to the 1600s. The history and story behind a name can get lost over time –…

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