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October 5, 1931: U.S Senator Dwight Morrow Dies

Financier, diplomat, and U.S. Senator Dwight Morrow died in New Jersey on October 5, 1931, at age 58. The Morrow Library at Marshall University is named for Dwight’s father, James E. Morrow, and was founded in part by Dwight.

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October 2, 1867: Foundation of Storer College in Harpers Ferry

On October 2, 1867, Storer College was founded in Harpers Ferry. It was established by the Freewill Baptist Church two years after the Civil War to educate freed slaves in the Shenandoah Valley.

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October 1, 1896: Rural Free Mail Delivery Begins

On October 1, 1896, mail carriers fanned out into the Jefferson County countryside and launched the nation’s first Rural Free Delivery, known as RFD, in West Virginia.

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September 24, 1930: Governor William MacCorkle Dies

William MacCorkle died on September 24, 1930, at age 73. As governor of West Virginia he emphasized road building, higher standards for physicians, and greater accountability for banks and insurance companies.

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