Mount Hope in Fayette County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

The Dunloup Creek Watershed

Bridging Dunloup Creek

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 17, 2023

1. The Dunloup Creek Watershed Marker

Inscription. Located in the New River basin and bisecting portions of Raleigh and Fayette counties, Dunloup Creek historically has been the subject of many efforts to establish crossings, whether for pedestrian, railroad, or automobile. Foot bridges, wooden train trestles, and stone bridges for carts and carriages dotted the landscape of the 19th century, connecting communities on either side of the watershed.
During the 20th century, concrete became the material of choice for automobile crossings as it provided an affordable and durable alternative. Concrete arch bridges and, later, steel stringer bridges were constructed along Dunloup Creek, replacing stone and wooden bridges of years past and providing more permanent solutions for crossing Dunloup Creek.

Erected by USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service West Virginia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 37° 53.392′ N, 81° 10.532′ W. Marker is in Mount Hope, West Virginia, in Fayette County. It can be reached from the intersection of

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West Virginia Route 211 and Route 16, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mount Hope WV 25880, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the New River Gorge

and in Greater Charleston Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named The Dunloup Creek Watershed (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Dunloup Creek Watershed (here, next to this marker); Siltix Mine Disaster (within shouting distance of this marker); The Coal Companies (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mine Safety (approx. 0.2 miles away); Phoenix City of the New River (approx. 0.2 miles away); New River Coalfield (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Coming of the Railroads (approx.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 17, 2023

2. The Dunloup Creek Watershed Marker

Marker is on the Right.

0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Hope.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.