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The history of West Virginia anthem 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' by John Denver, featured in 'Fallout 76,' 'The Sopranos,' 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' and more | WOWK 13 News
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Mountain mama! John Denver's 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' was inspired by Maryland, not West Virginia
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September 6, 1980: Singer John Denver Helps Dedicate New Mountaineer Field - West Virginia Public Broadcasting : West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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