Hulett C. Smith
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Hulett Carlson Smith served as the 27th Governor of West Virginia
from 1965 to 1969.
The son of West Virginia Congressman Joe L. Smith
, Hulett C. Smith was born in Beckley, West Virginia
. He served in the Navy during World War II. Active in community service and civic affairs, he served as president of the West Virginia Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees). He was the chairman of the West Virginia Democratic Party
from 1956 to 1962. During this time Smith co-founded Bald Knob Ski Slopes, the predecessor to Winterplace Ski Resort
. He was elected Governor in 1964 and served for one term. He was unable to run for a second term in 1968. After his term as Governor, Smith served as a Presidential elector in 1992; he was also on the slate of George McGovern
's electors in 1972.
In 1968, Smith responded to the bombing of the gymnasium at Bluefield State College
by offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to conviction of the culprits.
West Virginia
West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian and Southeastern regions of the United States, bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the northeast and Maryland to the east...
from 1965 to 1969.
The son of West Virginia Congressman Joe L. Smith
Joe L. Smith
Joseph Luther Smith, commonly known as Joe L. Smith , was an American politician, and a member of the Democratic Party from West Virginia....
, Hulett C. Smith was born in Beckley, West Virginia
Beckley, West Virginia
Beckley is a city in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States, which was founded on April 4, 1838. The 2008 population was estimated to be 16,832 by the U.S. Census Bureau. Early in its history, the town was known as Beckleyville and Raleigh Court House...
. He served in the Navy during World War II. Active in community service and civic affairs, he served as president of the West Virginia Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees). He was the chairman of the West Virginia Democratic Party
West Virginia Democratic Party
The West Virginia Democratic Party is the state level chapter of the United States Democratic Party in the state of West Virginia.-History:The state of West Virginia granted itself statehood after its people, through a state constitutional convention, became a free state and broke away from the...
from 1956 to 1962. During this time Smith co-founded Bald Knob Ski Slopes, the predecessor to Winterplace Ski Resort
Winterplace Ski Resort
Winterplace Ski Resort is a ski resort located in Ghent, West Virginia on Raleigh County's Flat Top Mountain. The southernmost ski resort in West Virginia, Winterplace is a popular attraction due to its proximity to Interstate 77...
. He was elected Governor in 1964 and served for one term. He was unable to run for a second term in 1968. After his term as Governor, Smith served as a Presidential elector in 1992; he was also on the slate of George McGovern
George McGovern
George Stanley McGovern is an historian, author, and former U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator, and the Democratic Party nominee in the 1972 presidential election....
's electors in 1972.
In 1968, Smith responded to the bombing of the gymnasium at Bluefield State College
Bluefield State College
Bluefield State College is a historically black college located in Bluefield, West Virginia, United States. It is a part of West Virginia's public education system and offers baccalaureate and associate degrees. The school is not connected in any way with Bluefield College in nearby Bluefield,...
by offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to conviction of the culprits.