Morgantown, WV

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Morgantown, WV

CITY

Official Website:
http://www.morgantownwv.gov/‎

Chamber of Commerce:
http://www.morgantownchamber.org/

Visitors Bureau:
http://www.tourmorgantown.com/

Population:
26809 (2000 census)

Founding Date:
1785 (founded), 3-Feb-1838 (city charter)

County:
Monongalia County

SCHOOLS

School Founded

West Virginia University 1867

BIRTHS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

William Easterly Economist 7-Sep-1957 The White Man's Burden

Glen H. Hiner Business c. 1935 CEO of Owens Corning, 1992-2002

Don Knotts Actor 21-Jul-1924 24-Feb-2006 Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show

William Poundstone Author 29-Mar-1955 Big Secrets

David Selby Actor 5-Feb-1941 Richard Channing on Falcon Crest

Charles Vest Educator 9-Sep-1941 12-Dec-2013 President of MIT, 1990-2004

DEATHS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Fred Schaus Basketball 30-Jun-1925 10-Feb-2010 Lakers Head Coach, 1960-67

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