Fayette County History YouTube Questions
1) What group’s expedition explored this region claiming it for England?
2) Who was the white settler kidnapped and later escaped and made it 800 miles back
home?
3) What mountain in Fayette Co. was where Robert E. Lee commanded Confederate
troops?
4) Robert E. Lee’s famous horse was acquired in this area. What was its name?
5) The Gauley and New Rivers meet to form what major river?
6) What industry became highly profitable for Fayette Co. after the Civil War?
7) What other groups of workers were brought in or recruited for mine work in the area?
8) Because of the new diversity found here, who became WV’s first African American
legislator?
9) Where was the site for the construction of a tunnel to divert water for hydroelectricity?
10) An estimated 700+ men died in the Hawk’s Nest Tunnel Disaster, what killed them?
11) What bridge was completed in 1977 creating quicker travel in the county?
12) For many years it held the record for longest steel arch bridge. What is its height?
13) Because of its popularity, the most attended one day festival is called what?
14) What country music legend died while on tour in Oak Hill,WV?
15) Which location is home to the annual Boy Scouts Jamboree?