This is a list of prominent people from the territory that now makes up the U.S. state of West Virginia.
Appalachian Americans, or simply Appalachians, are Americans living in the geocultural area of Appalachia in the eastern United States, or their descendants.
Events from the year 1971 in the United States.
Events from the year 1975 in the United States.
Events from the year 1978 in the United States.
Events from the year 1981 in the United States.
Events from the year 1984 in the United States.
Events from the year 1986 in the United States.