West Virginia historical milestones observed in late September

Historical milestones in West Virginia occurred between September 20 and September 26. Notable figures include NASA mathematician and computer expert Dorothy Vaughan, born September 20, 1910, in Morgantown. Elizabeth Simpson Drewry, the first African-American woman elected to the West Virginia Legislature, was born on September 22, 1893, and later introduced an amendment allowing women to serve on juries.

Other significant events include the birth of editor and publisher M. T. Whittico on September 25, 1866, who transformed the McDowell Times into a prominent Black newspaper. Additionally, the Great Seal of West Virginia was adopted by the legislature on September 26, 1863.

Other regional highlights include the birth of musician Frank De Vol, the acquisition of land for Kanawha State Forest in 1937, and the filming of the movie ‘Fools’ Parade’ in Moundsville in 1970.