Near Caldwell in Greenbrier County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Berea Sand
Photographed by PaulwC3, August 22, 2014
1. Berea Sand Marker
The massive pebbly sandstone exposed in the cliff is the Berea of the driller and geologist. This sand produces large quantities of oil and natural gas in West Virginia.
Erected 2009 by West Virginia Archives & History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 46.394′ N, 80° 22.69′ W. Marker was near Caldwell, West Virginia, in Greenbrier County. It was on Midland Trail (U.S. 60) 1.2 miles west of Harts Run Road (County Road 60/14), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Caldwell WV 24925, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in the Southern Coalfields. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Leslee McCarty (approx. 1.3 miles away); Greenbrier River Watershed (approx. 1.3 miles away); Caldwell: Heritage (approx. 1.4 miles away);
this page online
Also see . . . Geology of the Bedford Shale and Berea Sandstone in the Appalachian Basin. USGC PDF:
A study of the stratigraphy, sedimentation and paleogeography of rocks of Bedford and Berea age in Ohio and adjacent States (Submitted on August 24, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Photographed by PaulwC3, August 22, 2014
2. Wide view of the Berea Sand Marker
Photographed by Dave W, August 25, 2024
3. Berea Sand Marker
Roughly same broad view picture showing marker no longer in place.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 620 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on August 25, 2024, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 3. submitted on August 25, 2024, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photo of cliff when visible (fall, winter, spring) • Can you help?
