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Who was the first state superintendent of schools?
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Which school also served as our first state capitol building?
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This Putnam County building, which still stands, was first used as a school in 1849.
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The Mason College of Music and Fine Arts was located in which city?
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Shepherd University was originally founded to do what?
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Which of these schools was originally named the Agricultural College of West Virginia?
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In 1891, where did West Virginia University establish its first branch campus?
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This person was a well-known Monroe County doctor and historian.
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This was the first president of Storer College in Harpers Ferry.
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Which one of these West Virginia University presidents served the longest time in that role.
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