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Brooke County
Apr 30, 1774
Daniel Greathouse led a party to ambush on Mingo Indians, killing all, including Chief Logan's family
1795
House now containing Brooke County's historical museum was built in Wellsburg
Nov 30, 1796
Brooke County was established under act of the General Assembly of Virginia
May 23, 1797
First Brooke County government meeting was held in Wellsburg
1813
The first glass factory in Western Virginia was built at Wellsburg
Mar 02, 1840
The Virginia General Assembly granted a charter to Bethany College
Jan 15, 1848
Hancock County was created from Brooke County
Feb 28, 1878
The Panhandle Railroad made its first run through Wellsburg View Articles by Existing Key Dates or Specify Your Own Date Range |
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