Near Montrose in Tucker County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Seneca Trail

Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009

1. Seneca Trail Marker

Inscription. The Seneca Trail, or Warriors' Path, was the Indian highway from New York to the South. In West Virginia, it followed in general the Alleghenies and this trail, made by moccasined feet centuries ago, may be seen at many points today.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list.

Location. 39° 5.709′ N, 79° 46.061′ W. Marker is near Montrose, West Virginia, in Tucker County. It is on U.S. 219, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montrose WV 26283, 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,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Randolph County / Tucker County (approx. 1.1 miles away); Corrick's Ford (approx. 4½ miles away); This Stone Commemorates the Battle of Corricks Ford (approx. 4½ miles away); Corricks Ford Battlefield (approx. 4½ miles away); a different marker also named Corricks Ford Battlefield (approx. 4½ miles away); a different marker also named Corricks Ford (approx. 4½ miles away); The Corrick House (approx. 4.6 miles away); Clash at Corricks Ford (approx. 4.6 miles away).

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Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009

2. Seneca Trail Marker

Modern Highway over the Old Trail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, October 11, 2009

3. Modern Highway over the Old Trail

US 219 follows much the same course as the Warrior's Path through this part of West Virginia.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,570 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 11, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.