Herman G. Kump
1877–1962 (age 85)
lawyer and politician
Biography
Herman G. Kump served as governor of West Virginia from 1933 to 1937, guiding the state through the Great Depression with a focus on building infrastructure, improving education, and making government more responsive to citizens.
After returning to private life he continued to advise lawmakers and promote civic cooperation, and his legacy endures at Beverly Cemetery where residents honor the example of his public service.