A Journey Through Burning Springs: 1865 Reporter Recalls Oil Boom Town Life

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In 1865, a reporter from the New York Herald took a memorable trip through West Virginia’s bustling oil region. His vivid accounts—later published in ...

Journey to Burning Springs: A Glimpse into 1865 West Virginia

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The reporter begins his trip in western Pennsylvania. He notes that the most efficient route to the West Virginia oil fields is to take ...