Near Bluefield in Mercer County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
The Birth of Pinnacle Rock State Park
Photographed By J. J. Prats, October 16, 2015
1. The Birth of Pinnacle Rock State Park Marker
Inscription.
The Birth of Pinnacle Rock State Park. . In 1938, during the New Deal Era, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) constructed the park's first resources The roadside park began with the construction of the stone picnic shelter fireplace grills, an overlook two trails, the water system, the stone entrance, signs along Route 52, the dry stone retaining wall and parking area. Today the park of 396 a 15 acre lake, an interpretive Room, and over seven miles of trails.
In 1938, during the New Deal Era, the Works
Progress Administration (WPA) constructed the
park's first resources The roadside park began
with the construction of the stone picnic shelter
fireplace grills, an overlook
two trails, the water
system, the stone entrance, signs along Route 52,
the dry stone retaining wall and parking area.
Today the park of 396 a 15 acre
lake, an interpretive Room, and over seven miles of trails.
Location. 37° 19.277′ N, 81° 17.536′ W. Marker is near Bluefield, West Virginia, in Mercer County. Marker can be reached from Coal Heritage Road (U.S. 52) north of Bluefield, on the left when traveling north. It is at the beginning of the trail up to the overlook. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bluefield WV 24701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
4. View from the Overlook. “Several Counties can be Seen”
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 14, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.