Petersburg in Pendleton County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Pendleton County
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Grant County
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 17, 2026
1. Pendleton County side of marker
Pendleton County. Formed in 1788 from Augusta, Hardy, and Rockingham. It was named for Edmund Pendleton, Virginia jurist and statesman. This county has a range of altitude of over 3500 feet. here is the Smoke Hole with its wonderful scenery.
Grant County. Formed in 1866 from Hardy. Named for General Grant, later President. At the northwestern corner is Fairfax Stone, which established the limits of the lands of Lord Fairfax. The county has many mountain peaks and beautiful scenery.
Erected by West Virginia Department of Archives and History.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.
Location. 38° 52.095′ N, 79° 13.006′ W. Marker is in Petersburg, West Virginia, in Pendleton County. It is at the intersection of Nine Mile Pike (Route 220) and Turkey Foot Lane, on the right when traveling south on Nine Mile Pike. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1384 Nine Mile Pike, Upper Tract
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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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Judy Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Georges Church (approx. 3.4 miles away); Smoke Hole (approx. 4.4 miles away); Fort Bingamon (approx. 4.7 miles away); Eagle Rocks (approx. 5.1 miles away); a different marker also named Smoke Hole (approx. 5.4 miles away); Champe Rocks (approx. 5.7 miles away); Fort Upper Tract (approx. 6.6 miles away).
Another marker is no longer nearby. Smoke Hole Cave (was approx. 4.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 17, 2026
2. Grant County side of marker
Photographed by Craig Swain, May 17, 2026
3. Pendleton County / Grant County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2026, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2026, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
