Seneca Rocks in Pendleton County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

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Seneca Rocks

Photographed by William J. Toman, July 19, 2011

1. Seneca Rocks Marker

Inscription. Seneca Rocks, an outstanding natural formation of Tuscarora Sandstone of the Silurian Age, rises over 900 feet above the North Fork of the South Branch. This almost perpendicular rock mass overlooks junction of Seneca Trail and Shawnee Trail, or Warriors' Path, and the site of the Indian village with its legend of "Snow Bird," the Indian Princess. One of West Virginia's best known landmarks.

Erected 1963 by the West Virginia Historic Commission.

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

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 38° 50.028′ N, 79° 22.577′ W. Marker was in Seneca Rocks, West Virginia, in Pendleton County. It was at the intersection of U.S. 33 and State Highway 55, on the left when traveling north on U.S. 33. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Seneca Rocks WV 26884, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in West Virginia’s Potomac Highlands.

It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in 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 5 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: More Than One Way Up (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); 10th Mountain Division

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(about 700 feet away); Tuscarora (Clinton) Sand (approx. 0.2 miles away); An 1800’s Garden! (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Melting Pot House (approx. ¼ mile away); Sites Homestead (approx. ¼ mile away); Camp Luther (approx. 1.3 miles away); Eagle Rocks (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seneca Rocks.

Photographed by William J. Toman, July 19, 2011

2. Seneca Rocks Marker

The view looking north on U.S. Highway 33. Seneca Rocks is to the right.

Photographed by William J. Toman, July 19, 2011

3. Seneca Rocks Marker

The view looking south on U.S. Highway 33.

Seneca Rocks image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William J. Toman, July 19, 2011

4. Seneca Rocks

Photographed by Dave W, August 17, 2024

5. Seneca Rocks Marker

The pole with only a fragment of the marker can be seen to the left of the road sign.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,436 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 25, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 5. submitted on August 18, 2024, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.