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Weston was founded in 1818 as Preston; the name was changed to Fleshersville soon after, and then to Weston in 1819. [6] The city was incorporated in 1846. [7]Weston is the site of the former Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, a psychiatric hospital and National Historic Landmark which has been mostly vacant since its closure in 1994 upon its replacement by the nearby William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital.
Stonewall Jackson Lake is an 2,630-acre (10.6 km 2) impoundment on the West Fork River in Lewis County, West Virginia. The lake is a flood control project of the Pittsburgh District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers and named for Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson , a native of Lewis County. [ 1 ]
Lewis County is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia.As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,033. [1] Its county seat is Weston. [2] The county was formed in 1816 from Harrison County [3] and named for Col. Charles Lewis (1733–1774), a Virginian killed in the Battle of Point Pleasant.
Stonecoal Lake Wildlife Management Area is located on 2,985 acres (1,208 ha) [2] in Lewis and Upshur counties, east of Weston, West Virginia, United States. The wildlife management area is centered on Stonecoal Lake ( 38°59′17″N 80°22′41″W / 38.98806°N 80.37806°W / 38.98806; -80.37806 ) , a hydroelectric project owned by ...
On June 23, 2016, a flood hit areas of the U.S. state of West Virginia and nearby parts of Virginia, resulting in 23 deaths. The flooding was the result of 8 to 10 inches (200 to 250 mm) of rain falling over a period of 12 hours, resulting in a flood that was among the deadliest in West Virginia history. [3]
Best known for the infamous witch trials of 1692, this tiny New England town is the most popular place to visit during Halloween. Millions of visitors trek the charming seaside town to attend the ...
Blacksville is an Incorporated Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 118 at the 2020 census. [3] ... (0.03 km 2) is water. ...
Move over, Wordle and Connections—there's a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times' recent game, "Strands," is becoming more and more popular as another daily activity fans can find on ...