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- ↑ Peters, J. T.; Carden, H. B. (February 2, 1926). "History of Fayette County, West Virginia". Jarrett Print. Company – via Google Books.
- ↑ Reporter, C. V. MooreRegister-Herald (14 February 2013). "'History on Main' program set for Saturday". Beckley Register-Herald.
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