Peters, J. T. History of Fayette County, West Virginia Charleston, W. Va.: Jarrett Print. Co., 1926, 785 pgs. Index to Chapter XXVIII Chapter I. Geographical and physical features of Fayette County Chapter II. Prehistoric inhabitants of Fayette Chapter III. Indian stories and legends Chapter IV. Fayette County a part of Virginia Chapter V. Period of early exploration Chapter VI. Surveys, patents and land titles Chapter VII. Life of the pioneer Chapter VIII. Beginning of public highways Chapter IX. Stage coaches and stage stands Chapter X. Formation of Fayette County Chapter XI. Extracts from the Acts of the General Assembly--1830-1851 with notes pertaining to the removal of the County Seat and the erection of the Court House Chapter XII. County Court records previous to the Civil War Chapter XIII. Diary of James B. Hamilton Chapter XIV. Fayette during the Civil War Chapter XV. The building of railroads Chapter XVI. The coal industry Chapter XVII. Agriculture and other industries Chapter XVIII. Fayette's public school system Chapter XIX. Fayette as seen on a tour Chapter XX. Fraternal organizations Chapter XXI. The bench and the bar Chapter XXII. Journalism and literature Chapter XXIII. Fayetteville, the County Seat Chapter XXIV. Montgomery Chapter XXV. Mount Hope Chapter XXVI. Oak Hill Chapter XXVII. Ansted Chapter XXVIII. Other towns and villages Chapter XXIX. Over the top in the World War Chapter XXX. Roster of officials and miscellaneous matter