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. 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.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Landmarks • Natural Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 37° 19.277′ N, 81° 17.536′ W. Marker is near Bluefield, West Virginia, in Mercer County. It 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.

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,

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pinnacle Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Developing the Coal Field (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Workers (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Coming of the Railroad (approx. 1.2 miles away); Evolution of a Town

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(approx. 1.2 miles away); The Coal Barons (approx. 1.2 miles away); Bramwell (approx. 2 miles away); Mill Creek Coal & Coke Co. (approx. 2 miles away).

Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 16, 2015

2. The Birth of Pinnacle Rock State Park Marker

On the Trail to the Overlook image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 16, 2015

3. On the Trail to the Overlook

View from the Overlook. “Several Counties can be Seen” image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, October 16, 2015

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 660 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 14, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.