Huntington Chronicles
| Author | : James E. Casto |
| Publisher | : History Press Library Editions |
| Total Pages | : 162 |
| Release | : 2018-04-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 154022905X |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781540229052 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (052 Downloads) |
Download or read book Huntington Chronicles written by James E. Casto and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2018-04-30 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Founded in 1871 by railroad tycoon Collis P. Huntington, the city of Huntington has a dramatic and colorful past. The mystery of the daring 1875 holdup of the town's premier bank was never solved, and many suspected the infamous James Gang. The 1937 flood was the most devastating in city history. Of course, Huntington has had its share of famous residents, including Dr. Carter G. Woodson, widely recognized as the father of Black History Month, and Woody Williams, whose bravery at Iwo Jima earned him the Medal of Honor. Amateur historian and local journalist James E. Casto compiles fascinating and unusual stories from his long career at the Huntington Herald-Dispatch.
