Flashback—The Mountaineer Statue at 50 - West Virginia University
WEBMay 17, 2022 · What is now an enduring symbol of the spirit of West Virginia University stands 50 years after its creation outside the Mountainlair — after more than 20 years of planning and being nearly derailed multiple times by controversy and other obstacles.
Mountainlair - Wikipedia
WEBThe Mountainlair is also the site of American sculptor Donald De Lue's 1971 statue The Mountaineer, a bronze representation of West Virginia University's Mountaineer mascot. [2]
West Virginia Mountaineer - Wikipedia
WEBIn 1944, WVU did not choose a Mountaineer mascot due to World War II. [1] The 1950 Mountaineer Weekend brought about an idea for a Mountaineer mascot statue, raising funds from a carnival held in the Field House (now Stansbury Hall) and subsequent Mountaineer Week celebrations. [2]
Flashback: The Mountaineer Statue at 50 | E-News - West Virginia University
WEBJun 13, 2022 · What is now an enduring symbol of the spirit of WVU stands 50 years after its creation outside the Mountainlair — the result of more than 20 years of planning that was nearly derailed multiple times by controversy and other obstacles.
Mountaineer Statue - VisitMountaineerCountry.com
WEBThis iconic Mountaineer Statue was created by artist and sculptor Donald DeLue in 1971. It is a bronze statue of the official mascot of WVU in front of the Mountainlair on the downtown campus.
From The Mountain - The Historical Marker Database
WEBMay 14, 2010 · From the Mountain is a 14-foot tall bronze statue that showcases the rich history of WVU and features a mountain with five life-size figures, each symbolizing different aspects of the University's proud heritage, a Mountaineer sits majestically atop the statue, depicting the WVU Mascot throughout history.
Haunting statue recalls role of W.Va. mountaineers in U.S. Civil War
WEBMay 6, 2018 · A statue of the Mountaneer stands at the West Virginia Capitol. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The late historian and journalist Jim Comstock battled ceaselessly to keep alive the memory of the West Virginia "mountaineer," the independent, Union-loyal resident of the state's mountain regions.
Mountaineers Are Always Free | Eberly Magazine - West Virginia University
WEBMay 29, 2020 · Mountaineers Are Always Free. Katlin Swisher. The WVU Mountaineer is not just a nationally known mascot — it is a symbol of West Virginia history and identity embraced throughout the Mountain State. Rosemary Hathaway, folklorist and associate professor of English, explores the spirit of the Mountaineer in her new book, “Mountaineers Are ...
West Virginia Mountaineer Statue, Capitol Grounds; Charleston…
WEBUnveiled December 10, 1912. Montani Semper Liberi. Dedicated to the Hallowed Memories of the Brave Men and Devoted Women Who Saved West Virginia to the Union. Presented to the State and People of West Virginia through the instrumentalities of The Grand Army of the Republic and the Women's Relief Corps by a Private Citizen."
The Mountaineer Statue (West Virginia University's Wvu …
WEBThe Mountaineer represents both West Virginia University and the state of West Virginia. Depicted in front of the Mountainlair, the Mountaineer Statue is a symbol of both school pride and our Appalachian heritage!