An Ohioan in Appalachia

Photo Detour

07/03/08 | by Ohioan

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Here are a few that deserve to be seen.

I saved him. Does that make me a hero? Some people would say so. As for me, let’s just say I’m a man who heeds the call of duty.

Van Gogh would approve..

Carol,Flora, Bonnie and friend.

This natural gas drill overlooks the states of Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky. People are still making money extracting resources from Appalachia.

Race fans at the NASCAR track in Martinsville, Virginia.

This war memorial in Welch, West Virginia, was built to honor African Americans who served in World War I. It is currently being renovated.

This picturesque general store is situated just off the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Coalwood is a small mining town in McDowell County, West Virginia. It provides the setting for the book “Rocket Boys,” which tells the tale of a young boy, who, with the help of friends, wins a science contest and later works for NASA.