Seneca Rocks in Pendleton County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
10th Mountain Division
10th Mountain Division and
the soldiers they trained here on
Seneca Rocks.
In 1943-44 these men climbed
here to prepare themselves for the
difficulties of mountain warfare
before facing action during
World War II.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 38° 50.038′ N, 79° 22.438′ W. Marker is in Seneca Rocks, West Virginia, in Pendleton County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of State Highway 28/55 and Roy Gap Road, on the right when traveling north. Located at the Seneca Rocks Discovery Center in Monogahela National Forest. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Seneca Rocks WV 26884, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. More Than One Way Up (within shouting distance of this marker); Sites Homestead (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); An 1800’s Garden! (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Melting Pot House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Camp Luther (approx. 1.4 miles away); Eagle Rocks (approx. 4.4 miles away); St. George’s Church (approx. 5.4 miles away); Champe Rocks (approx. 5˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seneca Rocks.
Also see . . .
1. 10th Mountain Division . Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 27, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Alpine Training at Seneca Rocks. Highland Outdoors website entry (Submitted on January 27, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,399 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 13, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.