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This site of a September 1861 Civil War skirmish later was a major source of red spruce during the timbering era.
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What is the approximate square footage of West Virginia?
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A distinct rock formation at Harpers Ferry is named for this president.
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Before the Bluestone Dam was built, what town did the Little Bluestone River drain into?
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What prominent political figure boated down the New River in 1812?
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In which county are the headwaters of the Pocatalico River?
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Before the locks and dams were improved in the 1930s, what was the greatest obstacle to riverboating on the Kanawha River?
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How many panhandles does West Virginia have?
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Saddle Mountain is located in which county?
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Which one of the following was NOT drained in part by the ancient Teays River system?
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