Union in Monroe County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Seneca Trail or Warriors Path
Iroquois warriors went down the mountain ridges as far as the Carolinas, back and forht went the raiding parties until their moccasin feet had hardened a trance, long known as the Seneca Trail or "Warriors Path." The Cherokees were pushed south of the New River but resisted stoutly and were not reduced to subjection as were the Delewares.
Erected by Monroe County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Wars, US Indian.
Location. 37° 32.809′ N, 80° 34.537′ W. Marker is in Union, West Virginia, in Monroe County. It can be reached from Seneca Trail South (U.S. 219) south of Pyne Mountain Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20117 Seneca Trail S, Union WV 24983, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Southern Coalfields. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lord Dunmore's War (here, next to this marker); Early History of the Area (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Postal Service (approx. 1.7 miles away); Big Lime (approx. 2½ miles away); Home of Isaac Estill / Block House on Indian Creek (approx. 3.1 miles away); Chapman House (approx. 3½ miles away); Union College (approx. 3½ miles away); Monroe Garden Club (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Union.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Salt Sulphur (was approx. 1.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 10, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
