Near Raintown in Pocahontas County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
A History
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 8, 2022
1. A History Marker
By late 1944, inmates from Mill Point Prison Camp finished WV 39 between Richwood and Mill Point. Sections of the road follow an old railroad grade of the Cherry River Boom and Lumber Company.
A task force appointed by President John F. Kennedy advanced the idea of a scenic highway through the mountains of West Virginia. Initially designed as a longer route, WV 150 opened to the public in 1981.
The Highland Scenic Highway spans 43 miles through the Allegheny Highlands and includes WV 150 and a portion of WV 39. The route is a designated National Scenic Byway and is managed by the Forest Service "…for scenic and recreation use and passenger car travel."
Each year, thousands of visitors enjoy the breathtaking scenery, panoramic vistas, and unmatched access to a remarkable high-altitude spruce and hardwood forest. Recreational opportunities include hiking, backpacking, fishing, camping, and cross-country skiing.
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A groundbreaking ceremony was held on July 10, 1965.
Bulldozer operator prepares final grade above Little Laurel Overlook.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is July 10, 1965.
Location. 38°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cranberry Glades (approx. 0.6 miles away); Union Camp (approx. 3.9 miles away); Hillsboro (approx. 3.9 miles away); Birthplace of Pearl S. Buck (approx. 4 miles away); Yankee Army Camp (approx. 4 miles away); Mill Point (approx. 4.3 miles away); Anna Wallace (approx. 4.3 miles away); Battle Of Mill Point (approx. 4.3 miles away).
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 8, 2022
2. A History Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
