Weirton was originally settled as the village of Holliday's Cove, a strategic fortification along the Ohio River in northwestern Virginia. In 1909, a tinplate mill was established in northern Holliday's Cove, and Weirton was born. Thousands of imm
Author Biography
Born and raised in Weirton, Dennis R. Jones is a retired engineer and standards writer with American Electric Power. He dedicates his time to preserving local history with the Weirton Area Museum and Cultural Center and has composed several historical publications, including a video documentary about his hometown.
