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April 1877 — exact day to verify

Windstorm destroys the Albrightsville bridge

Wiley reports that a windstorm destroyed the Cheat River bridge at Albrightsville, but prints “Monday, April 18, 1877.” April 18, 1877 was a Wednesday, so the exact day requires verification.

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Wiley, History of Preston County, pp. 228–230

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