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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.

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

Inscription accompanying photo says: "Stealey addition".

158. Snowy Street in Clarksburg, W. Va.

159. Main Street, Looking East; Clarksburg, W. Va.

Trolley cart runs down the middle of Main Street.

160. View of Main St., Looking West; Clarksburg, W. Va.

161. View of Homes; Clay, W. Va.

162. Town of Clifton, W. Va.

163. West End of Cottageville, W. Va.

164. Crescent Window Glass Factory; Weston, W. Va.

Caption reads: "Later Willis Ave., Bridgeport, W. Va.".

165. Dale and Edeth Lazzelle; Morgantown, W. Va.

166. Dam Number One, City Pumping Station By Night; Clarksburg, W. Va.

Completed in 1898 by Jesse Howard Simmons. The building was used as a hotel until 1917 when it was converted into an apartment complex known as Liberty Flat. It would then be later converted back into a hotel bearing the name Worden's Hotel.

167. Wordens Hotel and Restaurant; Davis, W. Va.

168. Blackwater Coal Co. Tipple, Davis Slope Mine; Davis, W. Va.