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Nancy Jane Copney

African-American Life in Preston County

African-American Life in Preston County

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Preston County, an area nestled in the northern corner of West Virginia, is bounded on the north by
Pennsylvania and the Mason-Dixon line and on the east
by the state of Maryland. This scenic Appalachian region is primarily a farming community, though mining, timber, recreation, and tourism have also been vital contributors to the county s economy. The small yet vibrant African-American community of Preston County, whose story is told here through family photographs, documents, and memories, is a vital part of the county s heritage. For generations, these families have worked on the land and in the mines; they have raised their children and built their homes in Preston County. Vintage images from as early as the 1860s preserve the
African-American story of the mothers and fathers and
the mine workers and farmers who have played and
continue to play an important role in the history of this beautiful part of the world."

Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Copney, Nancy Jane
Published: 07/12/1999
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
ISBN: 9780738501338
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.40w x 0.40d
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