Near Riverton in Pendleton County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Germany Valley
Photographed by Linda Walcroft, October 8, 2009
1. Germany Valley Marker
Erected 1963 by West Virginia History Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 27, 1851.
Location. 38° 42.487′ N, 79° 24.785′ W. Marker is near Riverton, West Virginia, in Pendleton County. It is at the intersection of Mountaineer Drive (U.S. 33) and Overlook Cabin Lane, on the right when traveling west on Mountaineer Drive. Located at the German Valley Overlook. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Riverton WV 26814, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Last Union Raid (here, next to this marker); Gravesite of John Dolly (approx. 1.3 miles away); The "Battle" of Riverton (approx. 2½ miles away); Oriskany Sand (approx. 2.8 miles away); Spruce Knob (approx. 4.3 miles away); Indians (approx. 4.9 miles away); Organized Pendleton County (approx. 5.7 miles away); Franklin High School Cupola (approx. 6.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverton.
Other markers no longer nearby. "Battle" of Riverton (was approx. 2½ miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Tuscarora (Clinton) Sand (was approx. 2.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. This spot is known for it's beautiful views. GPS and cell phones may not work in this mountainous area.
Also see . . . Views of Germany Valley. (Submitted on October 15, 2009, by Linda Walcroft of Woodstock, Virginia.)
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 8, 2026
2. Germany Valley Marker
Unfortunately the marker has been defaced.
Photographed by Linda Walcroft, October 8, 2009
3. Germany Valley Overlook
Looking toward the Allegheny Front and the Monongahela National Forest.
Photographed by William J. Toman, July 19, 2011
5. Germany Valley Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 17, 2026
6. German Valley
A nearby interpretive marker calls out sites of note in German Valley and surrounding area:
1. German Valley
2. Seneca Caverns
3. Hinkle Fort
4. Rev. War Vet Joseph Bennett
5. Spruce Knob - 4693 Foot
6. Civil War Vet - Lawrence
7. Camp Four Logging - Camp 1800
8. Seneca Rocks
9. Revelle Camp
10. Waffle Iron Ridge
1. German Valley
2. Seneca Caverns
3. Hinkle Fort
4. Rev. War Vet Joseph Bennett
5. Spruce Knob - 4693 Foot
6. Civil War Vet - Lawrence
7. Camp Four Logging - Camp 1800
8. Seneca Rocks
9. Revelle Camp
10. Waffle Iron Ridge
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 17, 2026
7. German Valley
Most of the points of interest can be seen in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2009, by Linda Walcroft of Woodstock, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,599 times since then and 138 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 15, 2009, by Linda Walcroft of Woodstock, Virginia. 2. submitted on August 9, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on October 15, 2009, by Linda Walcroft of Woodstock, Virginia. 4. submitted on August 9, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on July 25, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 6, 7. submitted on June 2, 2026, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
