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The KKK saw a significant revival in West Virginia in the late 1910's and early 1920's. Klan publication showed reports from various places in West Virginia in 1924 from places such as Clarksburg, Parkersburg, Williamson, and McDowell County. After World War II, Klan membership dropped in West Virginia and since the mid 1970's there has been very limited Klan activity in the state.

1. Ku Klux Klan Rally Outside of Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
041709
Title:
Ku Klux Klan Rally Outside of Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1929
Description:
The KKK saw a significant revival in West Virginia in the late 1910's and early 1920's. Klan publication showed reports from various places in West Virginia in 1924 from places such as Clarksburg, Parkersburg, Williamson, and McDowell County. After World War II, Klan membership dropped in West Virginia and since the mid 1970's there has been very limited Klan activity in the state.
The walk way on the right is identified as leading to the Dun Glen Hotel. Wallace Bennett lived in the first house from 1918 to 1922, and the second house from 1925 to 1933.

2. Railroad Section Houses, Thurmond, W. Va.

IDNO:
052211
Title:
Railroad Section Houses, Thurmond, W. Va.
Date:
1929
Description:
The walk way on the right is identified as leading to the Dun Glen Hotel. Wallace Bennett lived in the first house from 1918 to 1922, and the second house from 1925 to 1933.