Lansing in Fayette County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Welcome to New River Gorge National River
Photographed By Don Morfe, August 4, 2012
1. New River Gorge National River Marker
Inscription.
Welcome to New River Gorge National River. . What is so special here? Why did the United States Congress in 1978 add New River Gorge to America’s system of National Parks? Because at New River Gorge National River there is:
(Inscriptions under the images-left to right, top to bottom) , An ancient river of intriguing geology and form Extraordinary scenic beauty An unusual diversity of plants and animals An irreplaceable memory of American mines and railroads Superb recreation, especially fishing and boating.
In the words of Congress, New River Gorge National Rive was established; “for the purpose of conversing and interpreting outstanding, natural, scenic, and historic values and objects in and around the New River Gorge and preserving as a free-flowing stream an important segment of the New River in West Virginia for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.” Public Las 95-625, November 10, 1978.
Natural, scenic, and historic---a free-flowing stream---New River Gorge National River, part of a nationwide system of parks preserving American’s heritage.
What is so special here? Why did the United States Congress in 1978 add New River Gorge to America’s system of National Parks? Because at New River Gorge National River there is:
(Inscriptions under the images-left to right, top to bottom) *An ancient river of intriguing geology and form *Extraordinary scenic beauty *An unusual diversity of plants and animals *An irreplaceable memory of American mines and railroads *Superb recreation, especially fishing and boating.
In the words of Congress, New River Gorge National Rive was established; “for the purpose of conversing and interpreting outstanding, natural, scenic, and historic values and objects in and around the New River Gorge and preserving as a free-flowing stream an important segment of the New River in West Virginia for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.” Public Las 95-625, November 10, 1978.
Natural, scenic, and historic---a free-flowing stream---New River Gorge National River, part of a nationwide system of parks preserving American’s heritage.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is November 10, 1978.
Location. 38° 4.212′
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N, 81° 4.56′ W. Marker is in Lansing, West Virginia, in Fayette County. Marker is on Visitor Center Road. The marker is on the grounds of the Canyon Rim Visitor Center New River Gorge National River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lansing WV 25862, United States of America. Touch for directions.
4. Inside the Visitor Center-New River Gorge National River
Photographed By Don Morfe, August 4, 2012
5. Inside the Visitor Center-New River Gorge National River
Photographed By Don Morfe, August 4, 2012
6. Sign at the entrance-New River Gorge National River
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 321 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 26, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
