They built a cabin near the Laurel and Clear Forks in 1799. He moved to the county with his wife, Nellie, his four sons, and a daughter-in-law. explored the present county and discovered a large, level area below present day Oceana.
Some historians believe that the name was suggested by its use in a poem written by Thomas Campbell entitled "Gertrude of Wyoming." Others suggest that the county's name came from a loose translation of the Delaware Indian word Maughwauwama, meaning "large or extensive plains."ĭavid Hughes and Edward McDonald were probably the first Englishmen to set foot in present day Wyoming County. The county was named for the Wyoming Indian tribe. Wyoming County was created by an act of the Virginia General Assembly on Janufrom parts of Logan County. The perfect escapist guide, The Clanlands Almanac is intended as a starting point for your own Scottish discoveries.County QuickFacts: CensusBureau Quick Facts Early History of Wyoming County, West Virginia It is a camper van cornucopia of all things Alba.įrom First Footing to Samhain, Fringe Festival follies to whisky lore, Sam & Graham guide readers through a year of Scottish legends, traditions, historical and contemporary events, sharing personal stories and tips as only these two chalk-and-cheese friends can.Īs entertaining as it is practical, The Clanlands Almanac is a light-hearted education in Scottish history and culture, told through the eyes of two passionate Scotsmen. Mountains, battles, famous (and infamous) Scots, the alarming competitiveness of Men in Kilts, clans, feuds, flora, fauna, with a healthy sprinkling of embarrassing personal reminiscences thrown in. An invitation to anyone who picks up the book to join us on a crazy camper van exploration over 12 glorious, whisky fueled months.
If Clanlands was a gentle road trip through Scotland, this almanac is a top down, pedal to the metal up and down odyssey through the many byways of a Scottish year.
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