African-American Life in Preston County

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.

Author: Nancy Jane Copney
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
Published: 07/12/1999
Pages: 130
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.38d
ISBN: 9781531600860