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City in the United States
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Grafton (West Virginia) is a city in north central West Virginia. It is the county seat of Taylor County. It is believed to be the location where the first Civil War fatality occurred, when Union private Thornsbury Bailey Brown was shot on May 22, 1861. What put Grafton on the map was the railroad.
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A historic church where Mother's Day was first observed, in the early 1900s.
Resting place for over 1500 Union and 600 unidentified Civil War military personnel, including Thornsbury Bailey Brown, presumed to be the first Civil War fatality.
Historic train depot.
This pristine recreation area was developed after the Tygart River was dammed. Boating and camping are some of the options here.
The longest running Memorial Day parade in the United States started on June 14, 1868 and is now celebrated on Memorial Day, the last Monday in May.
Brachiopods can be found in the road cut across from Hebron Church in the unincorporated community of Hebron.
Breakfast and lunch. Sandwiches and salads
Lunch and Dinner. Italian and American classics.
Coffee shop. Specialty coffee, teas and smoothies, baked goods and lunch specials.
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