West Virginia Ruddell's
In 1885, the West Virginia state song, "The West Virginia Hills," was composed by New Jersey's Mrs. Ellen King. She wrote the song, originally written as a poem, while she was visiting her father, Captain Stephen S. Ruddell, in Glenville. The poem was published in the local newspaper and was noticed by Mr. N. E. Engle, a resident of Loydsville, Braxton County. He converted the poem into a song, adding chorus lines and accompanying music.