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Which one of the following cities was the first in West Virginia to receive telephone service?
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This city was home to Randolph Academy, one of the earliest schools of its kind in the region.
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In 1908, what city hosted the first Mother's Day service?
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By the time of the Civil War, this was the second largest city in the entire Shenandoah Valley.
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What town was once home to the largest clothespin factory in the world?
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Along with Shepherdstown, this is the oldest incorporated town in West Virginia.
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Union Carbide helped make this one of the leading chemical producers in the world.
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This city is associated with Civil War Confederate spy Nancy Hart.
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This Greenbrier County city became a popular tourist destination because of its mineral springs.
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What city hosts the Contemporary American Theater Festival?
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