#appalachia — Public Fediverse posts
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To Live Here, You Have to Fight How Women Led Appalachian Movements for Social Justice, 2017
Launched in 1964, the War on Poverty quickly took aim at the coalfields of southern Appalachia. There, the federal government found unexpected allies among working-class white women devoted to a local tradition of citizen caregiving and seasoned by decades of activism and community service.
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Oh hey! It’s #BandcampFriday. If you’re looking to add some good tunes to the collection, Jodi Jones’ debut collection is fantastic. And so fitting for #LaborDay weekend.
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Oh hey! It’s #BandcampFriday. If you’re looking to add some good tunes to the collection, Jodi Jones’ debut collection is fantastic. And so fitting for #LaborDay weekend.
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Oh hey! It’s #BandcampFriday. If you’re looking to add some good tunes to the collection, Jodi Jones’ debut collection is fantastic. And so fitting for #LaborDay weekend.
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Oh hey! It’s #BandcampFriday. If you’re looking to add some good tunes to the collection, Jodi Jones’ debut collection is fantastic. And so fitting for #LaborDay weekend.
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Oh hey! It’s #BandcampFriday. If you’re looking to add some good tunes to the collection, Jodi Jones’ debut collection is fantastic. And so fitting for #LaborDay weekend.
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I made another poster. GOOSE CREEK HOLLER. MONEY. MOUNTAINS. MURDER. Legal thrills in the heart of Appalachia. #mastodon #mastoArt #books #bookstodon #booksky #bookReview #book #poster #postADay #post #ad #advertising #ads #writing #author #august #authorLife #authors #writingCommunity #writers #writer #productivity #pro #promotion #socialmedia #fediverse #worldBuilding #words #graphics #pictures #picture #novels #novel #fun #exhibition #selfPromo #indieAuthor #indieAuthors #indie #DailyCreate #creative #creativity #readingCommunity #reading #read #ebooks #ebook #paperbackCoverArt #paper #publishing #published #ProductLaunch #creek #rural #Appalachia #legal #attorney #law #lawsuit #lawyer #crimeFiction #suspense #thriller #mystery #hills #hidden #murder #mountains #money
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Fairies of Northern Appalachia is OUT NOW!
I’m so excited to say that “Fairies of Northern Appalachia: A History of the Little People of the Mountains” is out everywhere now.
The book collects old and new folklore from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, eastern Ohio, Virginia, eastern Kentucky, and western Maryland. It features Pennsylvania Dutch, Scots Irish, Irish, and Cornish traditions, among others.
Here you’ll find stories about banshees, tommyknockers, gnomes, mountain dwarves, household spirits, wassernixen, fairy queens, fairy witches, Appalachian pygmies, and arrow-shooting elves.
The painting on the cover is “The Fairy Favourite” by John Anster Fitzgerald, which I thought perfectly captured the strangeness and diversity of Appalachian fairies. The carving on the back cover is by artist Joan Reed.
You can find it at your local bookstore or at Amazon. The book is also available in a beautiful hardcover (see below).
#Appalachia #AppalachianFolklore #AppalachianMountains #banshee #banshees #CornishFolklore #Elves #Fairies #Fairy #folklore #gnomes #history #Irish #Kentucky #Maryland #Ohio #Pennsylvania #PennsylvaniaDutch #ScotsIrish #tommyknocker #tommyknockers #Virginia #WestVirginia -
Hype for the Future 240B: State Parks with Historic Sites in West Virginia
Introduction Of the forty-seven (47) distinct state parks located within the State of West Virginia, thirty (30) of the state parks are associated with notable historic sites and even museums within the state. Such state parks exist in nearly every part of the State of West Virginia, though especially in the main body of the state. Tomlinson Run Tomlinson Run is the northernmost state park in West Virginia home to museums and historic sites within the park boundaries and is primarily a […] -
Hype for the Future 183Q: City of Radford, Virginia
Overview The City of Radford is a city located between Pulaski County to the west and Montgomery County to the east within the Roanoke region of the Commonwealth of Virginia and is one of the thirty-eight (38) independent cities within. Located along the New River, Radford is most notable for Radford University, including the university art museum; and the Glencoe Mansion Museum and Gallery. The Highlander at Radford is an iconic hotel located in the university area and is associated with […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/02/hype-for-the-future-183q-city-of-radford-virginia/
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Hype for the Future 183P: Bristol, Virginia and Tennessee
Overview Located firmly within the Appalachian region of the United States of America are the twin cities of Bristol, Virginia; and Bristol, Tennessee; both associated with the Tennessee Tri-Cities region along with Kingsport and Johnson City to the west and southwest. Within the downtown area of the city, State Street is effectively divided evenly between the Commonwealth of Virginia to the north and the State of Tennessee to the south. On the Virginian side, Bristol is an independent city […] -
Hype for the Future 183E: Patrick and Floyd Counties, Virginia
Overview Within the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Counties of Patrick and Floyd are each located within the Blue Ridge to western Piedmont regions, with Patrick County to the south and Floyd County to the north. The county seats are the Towns of Stuart and Floyd, respectively; however, the Town of Stuart is home to the Wood Brothers Racing Museum and the Patrick County Historical Society and the Town of Floyd is home to the Floyd Center for the Arts, Troika Contemporary Crafts, the Maggie […] -
Hype for the Future 177Q: City of Rogersville, Tennessee
Overview The City of Rogersville is a community that serves as the county seat of Hawkins County in East Tennessee, with the community associated with the Hale Springs Inn, the Swift Museum, and the Amis Mill Eatery.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/26/hype-for-the-future-177q-city-of-rogersville-tennessee/
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Hype for the Future 177H: Scott County, Tennessee
Overview Scott County, an East Tennessee county historically notable for Union control during the American Civil War with mixed allegiances more prevalent throughout the East Tennessee region in general. Today, the county is notable for proximity to the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area to the west with a Historic Rugby site nearby and the Grand Vista Hotel, the Museum of Scott County, the Historic Scott County Jail, and the Timber Rock Lodge located nearby in and around […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/26/hype-for-the-future-177h-scott-county-tennessee/
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Hype for the Future 177H: Scott County, Tennessee
Overview Scott County, an East Tennessee county historically notable for Union control during the American Civil War with mixed allegiances more prevalent throughout the East Tennessee region in general. Today, the county is notable for proximity to the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area to the west with a Historic Rugby site nearby and the Grand Vista Hotel, the Museum of Scott County, the Historic Scott County Jail, and the Timber Rock Lodge located nearby in and around […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/26/hype-for-the-future-177h-scott-county-tennessee/
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Hype for the Future 177H: Scott County, Tennessee
Overview Scott County, an East Tennessee county historically notable for Union control during the American Civil War with mixed allegiances more prevalent throughout the East Tennessee region in general. Today, the county is notable for proximity to the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area to the west with a Historic Rugby site nearby and the Grand Vista Hotel, the Museum of Scott County, the Historic Scott County Jail, and the Timber Rock Lodge located nearby in and around […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/26/hype-for-the-future-177h-scott-county-tennessee/
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Hype for the Future 177H: Scott County, Tennessee
Overview Scott County, an East Tennessee county historically notable for Union control during the American Civil War with mixed allegiances more prevalent throughout the East Tennessee region in general. Today, the county is notable for proximity to the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area to the west with a Historic Rugby site nearby and the Grand Vista Hotel, the Museum of Scott County, the Historic Scott County Jail, and the Timber Rock Lodge located nearby in and around […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/26/hype-for-the-future-177h-scott-county-tennessee/
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Hype for the Future 177H: Scott County, Tennessee
Overview Scott County, an East Tennessee county historically notable for Union control during the American Civil War with mixed allegiances more prevalent throughout the East Tennessee region in general. Today, the county is notable for proximity to the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area to the west with a Historic Rugby site nearby and the Grand Vista Hotel, the Museum of Scott County, the Historic Scott County Jail, and the Timber Rock Lodge located nearby in and around […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/26/hype-for-the-future-177h-scott-county-tennessee/
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Hype for the Future 173C: City of Toccoa, Georgia
Overview The City of Toccoa is a city located in and the county seat of Stephens County, Georgia, home to the Currahee Military Museum and the Historic Ritz Theatre along with Country Hearth Inn and Suites and the Puerto Nuevo Mexican and Seafood Restaurant in the nearby area. To the northwest is the site of Toccoa Falls College.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/22/hype-for-the-future-173c-city-of-toccoa-georgia/
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Hype for the Future 166D: City of Knoxville, Tennessee
Introduction Within the State of Tennessee, the City of Knoxville serves as the third-largest city in the State, the largest city in East Tennessee, and one of two principal cities within the Grand Division (along with the City of Chattanooga further south). Today, the community is located at the crossroads of Interstates 40 and 75 and serves as the central city of a significant media market, representing one of the three (3) distinct media markets in East Tennessee, along with the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/15/hype-for-the-future-166d-city-of-knoxville-tennessee/
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Hype for the Future 149D: Central Rutherford County, North Carolina
Introduction Much of the County of Rutherford in the State of North Carolina is identified as an urban cluster at town size, combining the communities of Rutherfordton, Ruth, Forest City, and Spindale. Today, each municipality is associated with the heritage of the entire county, with distinct perspectives within each individual community and beyond. Travel Rutherford County, North Carolina, is associated with United States Routes 64, 74, 74A, 74 Business, 221, and 221A; and North Carolina […] -
Hype for the Future 149C: Town of Lake Lure, North Carolina
Overview The Town of Lake Lure is a community located within the boundaries of Rutherford County, North Carolina, and is associated with namesake Lake Lure, acquired in 1965. Located along United States Route 74 Alternate, the town is home to numerous places to stay, including the Grafton Lodge Bed and Breakfast and the Shaded Crest, as well as the Lake House Restaurant Bar and Grill and numerous amenities within the nearby areas, especially further east. Route 9 also serves the vicinity of […] -
Hype for the Future 149V: City of Landrum, South Carolina
Overview The City of Landrum is a notable community located in northern Spartanburg County, South Carolina, along Routes 176 and 14. Today, the community is home to the historical museum at the Landrum Depot, the Stubborn Mule Restaurant and Brewery, the Hare and Hound, and lodging at the Yellow House Landrum. -
Hype for the Future 149A: City of Saluda, North Carolina
Overview The City of Saluda is a community split between Polk and Henderson Counties in the State of North Carolina, along United States Route 176. Today, notable amenities of the community include the Saluda Inn, the Jim Carson Gallery and Studio AIS & OPA, and the Orchard Inn Boutique Hotel and Spa. Tryon is located to the east, and Zirconia is to the west.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/29/hype-for-the-future-149a-city-of-saluda-north-carolina/
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Hype for the Future 149/2&4: City of Cleveland, Tennessee
Introduction The City of Cleveland is a community located within Bradley County in the Grand Division of East Tennessee and is the county seat. Today, the community is home to Lee University, as well as Johnston Park and the Museum Center at Sive Points, while also representing suburban Chattanooga. Travel The City of Cleveland, Tennessee, is located along Interstate 81; United States Routes 11, 64, and 74; and Tennessee Routes 60 and 74. Routes 11 and 64 also contain bypass variants, […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/29/hype-for-the-future-149-24-city-of-cleveland-tennessee/
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Hype for the Future 133P: Martin County, Kentucky
Overview Located in the Eastern Kentucky Coalfields, Martin County serves as a rural county within the Appalachian Mountains within the Commonwealth and uses the City of Inez as the county seat. Today, the county population is around 10,700 residents, representing the twenty-fourth least populous county in the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the modern day. Historically, however, the coal mining industry of Appalachia had resulted in a significantly larger population artificially relative to the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/13/hype-for-the-future-133p-martin-county-kentucky/
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Hype for the Future 133O: The Country Music Highway
Introduction Within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, United States Route 23 covers the region from south of Portsmouth, Ohio, to north of the vicinity of Pound, Virginia. Today, the highway route covers a grand total of seven (7) counties in the region of the Eastern Kentucky Coalfields, namely Greenup, Boyd, Lawrence, Johnson, Floyd, Pike, and Letcher. Communities While the United States Route 23 Country Music Highway Museum is situated within the area around Paintsville, Kentucky, […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/13/hype-for-the-future-133o-the-country-music-highway/
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Hype for the Future 133J: Mineral County, West Virginia
Introduction Mineral County is situated within the eastern side of the State of West Virginia, within relatively close proximity to the Eastern Panhandle of the State of West Virginia and located to the east of the Eastern Continental Divide (ECD). Amenities The Nancy Hanks Memorial Plaque and Replica Cabin is situated on the southern side of the county limits, well to the south of the central area of unincorporated New Creek, while WVU Potomac State College represents the primary […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/13/hype-for-the-future-133j-mineral-county-west-virginia/
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Hype for the Future 133I: City of Beckley, West Virginia
Introduction The City of Beckley is located within Raleigh County in the southern part of the State of West Virginia and, along with Bluefield and Oak Hill nearby, represents the core of the media market largely centered around the Bluestone Valley. Notable Attractions While the “Tamarack” marketplace is a notable stop off the tolled West Virginia Turnpike within the area, notable features of the inner city include the Wildwood House Museum and the seasonal Beckley Exhibition Coal […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/13/hype-for-the-future-133i-city-of-beckley-west-virginia/
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Hype for the Future 133H: City of Huntington, West Virginia
Introduction The City of Huntington is situated largely within Cabell County, West Virginia, along the Ohio River, though the western end of the community may also extend over the line into Wayne County. In any case, however, the Cabell County communities are notable for containing notable urban features, though the city limits are on the relatively smaller side in terms of both area covered and population counts. Notable Attractions Perhaps the most significant tourist destinations for […] -
Hype for the Future 133G: Town of Oceana, West Virginia
Overview The Town of Oceana is situated within the northwestern portion of Wyoming County, West Virginia, and serves as the oldest community within the county and former county seat (prior to 1907). Today, the town limits are served by Routes 10 and 85, with the former connecting the community to the Logan and Pineville areas and Route 85 connecting the area to the Madison community.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/13/hype-for-the-future-133g-town-of-oceana-west-virginia/
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Hype for the Future 133E: City of Hinton, West Virginia
Overview The City of Hinton serves as the county seat of Summers County in the southern portion of the State of West Virginia and is centrally located within the county, along the New River near the mouth of the Greenbrier River. Attractions in the area include the Veterans Memorial Museum, the Hinton Railroad Museum, the Campbell-Flannagan-Murrell House Museum, and the Guest House Inn on Courthouse Square, with scenic areas further into the vicinity also including such features as the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/13/hype-for-the-future-133e-city-of-hinton-west-virginia/
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Hype for the Future 131O: Historic Pruntytown, West Virginia
Overview The community at Pruntytown, West Virginia, has traditionally been identified as a community just a few miles to the west of the City of Grafton in Tyler County. Today, the area is served by United States Routes 50 and 250 and is most famous as the historic home of the West Virginia Industrial Site for Boys now known as the Pruntytown Correctional Center. To the west of the community limits is the site of the Taylor County Fairgrounds as well. -
Hype for the Future 131L: The Monongahela National Forest
Introduction The Monongahela National Forest is a national forest located within the highlands of eastern West Virginia, just west of the section of the Blue Ridge Mountains that divides the area from the Commonwealth of Virginia to the east. Today, the vast majority of the Monongahela National Forest overlaps with the National Radio Quiet Zone (NRQZ) and numerous parcels are within a ten-mile radius of the Green Bank Observatory, resulting in the heaviest restrictions on cell service and […] -
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Hype for the Future 123J: Scott County, Virginia
Overview Located in the southwestern portion of the Commonwealth of Virginia along the line with East Tennessee is the County of Scott, home to the Towns of Gate City and Weber City and within fairly close proximity to the City of Kingsport on the Tennessee side. Though the City of Kingsport serves as the primary city, the nearby communities on the Virginia side are served by Routes 23, 58, and 421.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/03/hype-for-the-future-123j-scott-county-virginia/
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Hype for the Future 123J: Scott County, Virginia
Overview Located in the southwestern portion of the Commonwealth of Virginia along the line with East Tennessee is the County of Scott, home to the Towns of Gate City and Weber City and within fairly close proximity to the City of Kingsport on the Tennessee side. Though the City of Kingsport serves as the primary city, the nearby communities on the Virginia side are served by Routes 23, 58, and 421.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/03/hype-for-the-future-123j-scott-county-virginia/
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Hype for the Future 123J: Scott County, Virginia
Overview Located in the southwestern portion of the Commonwealth of Virginia along the line with East Tennessee is the County of Scott, home to the Towns of Gate City and Weber City and within fairly close proximity to the City of Kingsport on the Tennessee side. Though the City of Kingsport serves as the primary city, the nearby communities on the Virginia side are served by Routes 23, 58, and 421.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/03/hype-for-the-future-123j-scott-county-virginia/
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Hype for the Future 123J: Scott County, Virginia
Overview Located in the southwestern portion of the Commonwealth of Virginia along the line with East Tennessee is the County of Scott, home to the Towns of Gate City and Weber City and within fairly close proximity to the City of Kingsport on the Tennessee side. Though the City of Kingsport serves as the primary city, the nearby communities on the Virginia side are served by Routes 23, 58, and 421.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/03/hype-for-the-future-123j-scott-county-virginia/
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Hype for the Future 123J: Scott County, Virginia
Overview Located in the southwestern portion of the Commonwealth of Virginia along the line with East Tennessee is the County of Scott, home to the Towns of Gate City and Weber City and within fairly close proximity to the City of Kingsport on the Tennessee side. Though the City of Kingsport serves as the primary city, the nearby communities on the Virginia side are served by Routes 23, 58, and 421.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/03/hype-for-the-future-123j-scott-county-virginia/
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Hype for the Future 114J: Ohio State Route 145
Introduction Within the State of Ohio, Route 145 is continuously a winding road traversing the southeastern portion of the State of Ohio from southwest to northeast, roughly paralleling the Ohio River, albeit to the northwest of the river route known as Route 7. Today, Route 145 exclusively exists to serve the rural and often economically distressed zones of Southeast Ohio to the northeast of Athens and within relative proximity to the West Virginia state line under similar circumstances. […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/22/hype-for-the-future-114j-ohio-state-route-145/
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Hype for the Future 104E: The National Forests of North Carolina
Introduction Within the State of North Carolina, a total of four (4) National Forest areas are included. From west to east, these areas are the Nantahala, Pisgah, Uwharrie, and Croatan National Forests, with the entirety of the forest system within the State headquartered within Asheville. Though the Cherokee National Forest contains territory in Ashe County, North Carolina, such territory remains entirely associated with the State of Tennessee, where the forest area is generally split into […] -
Hype for the Future 99I: Biltmore Estate
Introduction Located within the City of Asheville and Buncombe County, North Carolina, is the highly renowned and often prestigious location known as the Biltmore Estate. The Biltmore Estate, though with perhaps a lesser-known history, is largely influenced by the geographical setting of the area within the Appalachian Mountains, with the Great Smoky Mountains to the west and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east. Context According to the Biltmore website, the Biltmore Estate represents the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/07/hype-for-the-future-99i-biltmore-estate/
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Hype for the Future 99H: Hayesville, North Carolina
Overview — Hayesville The Town of Hayesville is centrally located within Clay County, North Carolina, and serves as the county seat. Located in the western portion of the State of North Carolina immediately north of the Georgia state line is the town, which serves as home to the Clay County Historical and Arts Museum as well as the Historic Clay County Courthouse at the Beal Center. Overview — Clay County Outside the Town of Hayesville, additional communities of county interest include […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/07/hype-for-the-future-99h-hayesville-north-carolina/
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Hype for the Future 78G: The Marietta-Parkersburg Area
Introduction Located within the southeastern portion of the State of Ohio and relatively northwest in the main body of the State of West Virginia is the Marietta-Parkersburg combined area. While Marietta is located directly along the Ohio River to serve as the county seat of Washington County, Parkersburg is located further downstream to serve as the county seat of Wood County. Marietta also serves as the oldest city in Ohio and as a community on the mouth of the Muskingum River, whereas […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/17/hype-for-the-future-78g-the-marietta-parkersburg-area/
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Hype for the Future 78G: The Marietta-Parkersburg Area
Introduction Located within the southeastern portion of the State of Ohio and relatively northwest in the main body of the State of West Virginia is the Marietta-Parkersburg combined area. While Marietta is located directly along the Ohio River to serve as the county seat of Washington County, Parkersburg is located further downstream to serve as the county seat of Wood County. Marietta also serves as the oldest city in Ohio and as a community on the mouth of the Muskingum River, whereas […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/17/hype-for-the-future-78g-the-marietta-parkersburg-area/
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Hype for the Future 78G: The Marietta-Parkersburg Area
Introduction Located within the southeastern portion of the State of Ohio and relatively northwest in the main body of the State of West Virginia is the Marietta-Parkersburg combined area. While Marietta is located directly along the Ohio River to serve as the county seat of Washington County, Parkersburg is located further downstream to serve as the county seat of Wood County. Marietta also serves as the oldest city in Ohio and as a community on the mouth of the Muskingum River, whereas […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/17/hype-for-the-future-78g-the-marietta-parkersburg-area/
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Hype for the Future 78G: The Marietta-Parkersburg Area
Introduction Located within the southeastern portion of the State of Ohio and relatively northwest in the main body of the State of West Virginia is the Marietta-Parkersburg combined area. While Marietta is located directly along the Ohio River to serve as the county seat of Washington County, Parkersburg is located further downstream to serve as the county seat of Wood County. Marietta also serves as the oldest city in Ohio and as a community on the mouth of the Muskingum River, whereas […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/17/hype-for-the-future-78g-the-marietta-parkersburg-area/
