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West Virginia Famous People Flashcards

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  1. Don Knotts, best known for playing Barney Fife on 'The Andy Griffith Show,' was born in which West Virginia city?

    Answer: Morgantown

    Don Knotts was born in Morgantown, WV, and became one of America's most beloved comedic actors, winning five Emmy Awards for his role as Barney Fife.

  2. John Henry, the legendary 'Steel Driving Man' of American folklore, is said to have competed against a steam drill at which West Virginia tunnel?

    Answer: Big Bend Tunnel

    The legend of John Henry's contest with a steam drill is set at the Big Bend Tunnel near Talcott, WV, where he reportedly worked for the C&O Railroad.

  3. Jennifer Garner, the actress known for the TV show 'Alias,' was born in which West Virginia city?

    Answer: Houston, TX but raised in Charleston, WV

    Jennifer Garner was born in Houston, TX, but grew up in Charleston, WV, and considers herself a West Virginian.

  4. Anna Jarvis, who campaigned to create Mother's Day as a national holiday, was from which West Virginia county?

    Answer: Taylor County (Grafton)

    Anna Jarvis organized the first Mother's Day observance in Grafton, Taylor County, WV, in 1908, honoring her own mother at Andrews Methodist Church.

  5. West Virginia's own Brad Paisley, a country music superstar and Grammy winner, is from which town?

    Answer: Glen Dale

    Brad Paisley was born and raised in Glen Dale, Marshall County, WV, and has become one of country music's most celebrated guitarists and performers.

  6. Cyrus Vance, who served as US Secretary of State under President Jimmy Carter, was born in which West Virginia city?

    Answer: Clarksburg

    Cyrus Vance was born in Clarksburg, WV, and served as Secretary of State from 1977–1980, resigning over the failed Iran hostage rescue mission.

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