Seneca Rocks in Pendleton County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
10th Mountain Division
Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009
1. 10th Mountain Division Marker
10th Mountain Division and
the soldiers they trained here on
Seneca Rocks.
In 1943-44 these men climbed
here to prepare themselves for the
difficulties of mountain warfare
before facing action during
World War II.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 38° 50.038′ N, 79° 22.438′ W. Marker is in Seneca Rocks, West Virginia, in Pendleton County. It can be reached from the intersection of State Highway 28/55 and Roy Gap Road, on the right when traveling north. Located at the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center in Monogahela National Forest. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Seneca Rocks WV 26884, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: More Than One Way Up (within shouting distance of this marker); Sites Homestead (about 800 feet away); An 1800s Garden! (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Melting Pot House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tuscarora (Clinton) Sand (approx. 0.2 miles away); Camp Luther (approx. 1.4 miles away); Eagle Rocks (approx. 4.4 miles away); St. Georges Church (approx. 5.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seneca Rocks.
Other markers no longer nearby. Seneca Rocks
this page online
Also see . . .
1. 10th Mountain Division. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 27, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Alpine Training at Seneca Rocks. Highland Outdoors website entry (Submitted on January 27, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009
2. 10th Mountain Division Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain
3. Seneca Rocks
On clear days, visitors can see climbers from the Discovery Center.
Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009
4. From the Mountains to the Bay
Informational wayside behind the marker.
The Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area is part of the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Rainwater falling on these mountains flows into larger and larger rivers, and eventually to the sea. Seneca Creek, on your left, flows into the North Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac River ahead of you at the tree line. This fork joins with other branches for form the Potomac River, which flows to the Chesapeake Bay.
The Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area is part of the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Rainwater falling on these mountains flows into larger and larger rivers, and eventually to the sea. Seneca Creek, on your left, flows into the North Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac River ahead of you at the tree line. This fork joins with other branches for form the Potomac River, which flows to the Chesapeake Bay.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,168 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 13, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
