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: Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • 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° 42.352′ N, 79° 24.082′ W. Marker is near Riverton, West Virginia, in Pendleton County. It is on U.S. 33 2 miles east of Bland Hills Road, on the right when traveling west. Next to access road for Germany Valley Overlook Cabins. GPS and cell phones may not work in this mountainous area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franklin WV 26807, 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: Last Union Raid (here, next to this marker); Gravesite of John Dolly (approx. 1.3 miles away); The "Battle" of Riverton (approx. 3 miles away); Oriskany Sand (approx. 3.3 miles away); Spruce Knob
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Other markers no longer nearby. "Battle" of Riverton (was approx. 3 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Tuscarora (Clinton) Sand (was approx. 3.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. This spot is known for it's beautiful views.
Also see . . . Views of Germany Valley. (Submitted on October 15, 2009, by Linda Walcroft of Woodstock, Virginia.)
Photographed by Linda Walcroft, October 8, 2009
2. Germany Valley Overlook
Looking toward the Allegheny Front and the Monongahela National Forest.
Photographed by William J. Toman, July 19, 2011
3. Germany Valley Marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 17, 2026
4. 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
5. German Valley
Most of the points of interest can be seen in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2009, by Linda Walcroft of Woodstock, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,553 times since then and 92 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2009, by Linda Walcroft of Woodstock, Virginia. 3. submitted on July 25, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 4, 5. submitted on June 2, 2026, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
