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View of the town and factories in Nitro. Nitro was created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort.

49. View of Nitro, W. Va.

View of homes and factories in Nitro, a town created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort. The gunpowder factories are visible in the distance.

50. View of Nitro, W. Va.

Zinn is pictured a soldier's uniform beside an American flag. Zinn is from North Central West Virginia, which includes Monongalia, Taylor and Barbour counties.

51. Earl Ray Zinn during World War I, North Central, W. Va.

Portrait of WWI soldier who most likely was part of the Cavalry.

52. Unidentified WWI Soldier

The 201st was first activated in 1735 and is the longest serving unit of the National Guard. The men pictured are veterans of WWI.

53. 201st Infantry Regiment, West Virginia National Guard, Point Pleasant, W. Va.