Near Cheat Bridge in Randolph County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Cheat Summit Camp
Erected 1968 by West Virginia Historic Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 38° 36.764′ N, 79° 52.05′ W. Marker is near Cheat Bridge, West Virginia, in Randolph County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 250 and County Route 250/4, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 250. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huttonsville WV 26273, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Asa Gray / Buffalo-Indian Trail (a few steps from this marker); Shavers Fork (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cabin Remains (approx. 0.9 miles away); Astride the Road from Nowhere (approx. 0.9 miles away); Guarding the Turnpike (approx. 0.9 miles away); Cheat Summit Fort (approx. one mile away); Behind the Parapet (approx. one mile away); Cheat Mountain (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cheat Bridge.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 762 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.