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Formed in 1824 from Cabell, Kanawha, Giles and Tazewell. Named for Logan, the famous chief of the Mingo Indians, whose "Lament" is most noted example of Indian eloquence. Cornstalk's daughter, Aracoma, is buried in town of Logan.
[Reverse]
Formed in 1850 from Logan. Named for the Wyoming tribe of Indians. First settler was John Cooke; first permanent settlement, Oceana. County has vast areas of smokeless coal. Among its features is Castle Rock.
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Logan County/Mingo County
Formed in 1824 from Cabell, Kanawha, Giles and Tazewell.
Logan County/Mingo County
Formed in 1824 from Cabell, Kanawha, Giles and Tazewell.
Logan County/Mingo County
Formed in 1824 from Cabell, Kanawha, Giles and Tazewell.
Hatfield Cemetery
Capt. Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield, 1839-1921, is buried here.
Logan
Logan, WV
Here was home of Thomas Dunn English, mayor, 1852 to 1857, and author of "Ben Bolt.
