On Old Pike Road (County Road 3) at Potomac Highlands Trail (State Route 92), on the right on Old Pike Road.
In 2017, the West Virginia Land Trust purchased land at Camp Bartow, an important part of the Battle of Greenbrier River on October 3, 1861. This 14-acre property lies in the heart of the battlefield and was a campground of the 31st . . . — — Map (db m307975) HM
Near Old Pike Road (County Route 3) 2 miles west of U.S. 250, on the left when traveling west.
The highest Civil War battlefield in the East challenged both armies.
Confederates fortified this mountain pass to block a Union advance. At daybreak, Union troops struck in the fields ahead. The Confederates beat back mistimed assaults on . . . — — Map (db m257432) HM
On Old Pike Road (County Route 3) at Potomac Highlands Trail (West Virginia Highway 28/92), on the left when traveling east on Old Pike Road.
Blue and Gray. Near here was Camp Bartow, fortified by Confederates in 1861. At Greenbrier Bridge, an artillery duel was fought, Oct. 3, 1861. Battle of Allegheny (8 Mi.E.) was fought, Dec. 13, 1861, between armies of Gen. W.L. Jackson and . . . — — Map (db m34076) HM
On U.S. 250 at Forest Service Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 250.
Confederate forces led by Col. Edward Johnson held a fortified camp here in winter of 1861-62. Sharp attack occurred, Dec. 13, 1861, in which the Union troops under Gen. Robert Milroy were beaten off. — — Map (db m32890) HM
Near Old Pike Road (County Route 3) 2 miles west of U.S. 250, on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
In late November 1861, Confederate forces at Camp Bartow moved southeast to this strong position on Allegheny Mountain overlooking the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike. Colonel Edward Johnson, 12th Georgia Infantry, took command of the garrison with . . . — — Map (db m58294) HM
On Old Pike Road (County Road 3) 2 miles west of U.S. 250, on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
Camp Allegheny, also known as Camp Baldwin and Camp Johnson, was constructed in the summer of 1861 by Confederate forces in order to control the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike. (present day Pocahontas County Route 3). Following the October 3, 1861 . . . — — Map (db m32895) HM
On U.S. 250 0.3 miles west of West Virginia Route 28, on the right when traveling west.
On April 20, 1863, Confederate Gens. William F. “Grumble” Jones and John D. Imboden began a raid from Virginia through present-day West Virginia on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Taking separate routes, they later reported that they . . . — — Map (db m58229) HM
On Old Pike Road (County Route 3) at Potomac Highlands Trail (West Virginia Route 28/92), on the right when traveling east on Old Pike Road.
This site served as a Confederate camp from July through November of 1861. Constructed to protect the contested Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike, it was the site of an engagement on October 3, 1861 between Union troops under Gen. J.J. Reynolds and . . . — — Map (db m258070) HM
On Old Pike Road (County Route 3) east of Potomac Highlands Trail (West Virginia Highway 28/92), on the left when traveling east.
In August 1861, Confederate soldiers under Gen. Henry R. Jackson of Georgia erected Camp Bartow here. Fortifications on these hills guarded a disputed "middle ground" between Union and Confederate forces on the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike. The . . . — — Map (db m258133) HM
On Staunton Parkersburg Turnpike (U.S. 250) 0.3 miles west of Old Pike Road (County Road 3), on the right when traveling west.
The Greenbrier Ranger District was established in Horton, WV in April 1922 with Roscoe Arbogast, its first newly hired District Ranger. Over the years, the Ranger Station has found its home in several different places before finding its home in . . . — — Map (db m307972) HM
On U.S. 250 at Old Pike Road (County Road 3), on the right when traveling south on U.S. 250.
Highland County. Formed in 1847 from Pendleton and Bath, and given its name because of its mountains. The battle of McDowell, 1862, was fought in this county.
West Virginia. West Virginia was long a part of Virginia. Morgan Morgan . . . — — Map (db m32910) HM
Near Old Pike Road (County Route 3) east of Potomac Highlands Trail (West Virginia Route 28/92), on the right when traveling east.
Thirteen Federal guns began to pour shot and shell into Camp Bartow—seven Confederate six-pounder cannons replied.
The Federals lay behind trees and rail fences for protection. Confederate defenders huddled in the relative safety of their . . . — — Map (db m258129) HM
On U.S. 250 at Forest Service Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 250. Reported permanently removed.
Early in the 1800s, growing western settlement spured a push to improve transportation routes over the Appalachian Mountains. In 1822, Virginia authorized a survey of the route that became the Staunton to Parkersburg Turnpike. Connecting the upper . . . — — Map (db m32884) HM
On U.S. 250 at Forest Service Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 250. Reported permanently removed.
West Virginia, born of a nation divided, was the setting for the first campaign of America's Civil War. Although still part of Virginia in 1861, many citizens of the west remained loyal to the Union, rather than the Confederacy. By late May, Union . . . — — Map (db m32889) HM
On U.S. 250 at Old Pike Road (County Route 3), on the left when traveling west on U.S. 250.
In March 1863, Confederate Gen. John D. Imboden presented Gen. Robert E. Lee a plan to invade the northwestern counties of Virginia. Imboden’s goals were to destroy Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridges and trestles, recruit young men for the . . . — — Map (db m253469) HM
On Old Pike Road (County Road 3) east of Potomac Highlands Trail (State Route 28/92), on the right.
1st stage coach stop west of the Allegheny
1st post office in Pocahontas Co. 1814-1906
1st Civil War battle in county Oct 3rd 1861 Greenbrier Bridge — — Map (db m307978) HM
On Old Pike Road (County Route 3) at Potomac Highlands Trail (West Virginia Highway 28/92), on the left when traveling east on Old Pike Road.
Travellers Repose was the first stage stop west of Allegheny. Andrew Yeager, son of pioneer John Yeager, built the first Travellers Repose here on the upper Greenbrier River. Mail delivery along the length of the pike was contracted in 1847, . . . — — Map (db m34167) HM
On U.S. 250 at Old Pike Road (County Route 3), on the left when traveling west on U.S. 250. Reported permanently removed.
In the spring of 1861, Union forces rushed into northwestern Virginia to secure the vital Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, protect important turnpikes, and support Unionists against Confederates. Many residents in the northwest, although still part . . . — — Map (db m58300) HM
On U.S. 250 at Forest Service Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 250.
West Virginia (Pocahontas County). "The Mountain State" ~ western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French . . . — — Map (db m32908) HM
On Buckeye Station Road (County Route 219/15) 0.5 miles east of Seneca Trail (U.S. 219), on the left when traveling east.
Indigo Bunting
(Passerina cyanea) lndigo Buntings have no blue pigment; they are actually black, but the diffraction of light through the structure of the feathers makes them appear blue. These attractive birds are also found in . . . — — Map (db m93994) HM
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 66) at Emery Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Town of Cass founded in 1900 by WV Pulp & Paper. Organized by William Luke and sons, who purchased 70,000 acres of timber, with extensive red spruce used for paper pulp for Luke, MD and later Covington, VA mills. Hungarian, Italian and Austrian . . . — — Map (db m304622) HM
The clean massive Droop Sandstone in the road cut is the "Maxon Sand" of the driller. The "Maxon Sand" yields oil and natural gas at depths of over 1000 feet in southern and central West Virginia. — — Map (db m104286)
At the heart of what was then the large state of Virginia, the Allegheny Mountains posed a formidable barrier to settlement and development. Turnpike engineer Claudius Crozet faced the daunting task of designing and building a road over these . . . — — Map (db m59358) HM
The Greenbrier Limestone in the quarry represents the "Big Lime" of the driller. Fish-egg like oölitic zones in the "Big Lime" yield oil and natural gas in West Virginia. — — Map (db m104290)
Near West Virginia Route 28/92 east of Cemetery Road (County Route 28/25), on the right when traveling south.
This horn antenna was used by Harold I. Ewen and Edward M. Purcell at the Lyman Laboratory of Physics at Harvard University in 1951 for the first detection of radio radiation from neutral atomic hydrogen gas in the Milky Way at a wavelength of 21 . . . — — Map (db m58304) HM
The battle positions of the 14th Penn. Cavalry and the Federal artillery were on the cleared ridge right of the highway about 2/3 mile distant and 600 feet lower in elevation. Throughout the morning, skirmishers and artillery fire from these groups . . . — — Map (db m34354) HM
Near Seneca Trail (U.S. 219) near George Hill Road (County Route 24/1).
From behind breastworks and with artillery support, the 20th Va. occupied a strong position overlooking the highway at the Confederate center. In mid-afternoon, however, they were flanked on the left and overran in desperate hand to hand fighting at . . . — — Map (db m34386) HM
Near Seneca Trail (U.S. 219) near George Hill Road (County Route 24/1).
Originally placed behind a hill to the rear, the 22nd Va. was moved here, in front of the Confederate artillery, where they overlooked the highway. Companies A, E, and I were later detached and sent to reinforce Col. Jackson on the left flank. Both . . . — — Map (db m34383) HM
Near Seneca Trail (U.S. 219) near George Hill Road (County Route 24/1).
First stationed across the highway and on the extreme right of the Confederate line, the 23rd Battalion was later moved to support the 19th Va. Cavalry on the left flank. After an initial charge that temporarily halted the Federal advance, the 23rd . . . — — Map (db m34391) HM
Near Seneca Trail (U.S. 219) near George Hill Road (County Route 24/1).
From this deep ravine, the 2nd WV battled its way to the mountaintop and was actively engaged in the fighting here at the Confederate center. Lieutenant J. B. Smith, the youngest officer in the regiment, was the first Federal soldier inside the . . . — — Map (db m34389) HM
Near Seneca Trail (U.S. 219) near George Hill Road (County Route 24/1).
The men of the 3rd WV fought their way up this ravine extending their line of battle along the mountainside until they joined with the 28th Ohio. Upon reaching the top, they helped break the Confederate line and pursued the defeated army south . . . — — Map (db m34390) HM
Near Seneca Trail (U.S. 219) near George Hill Road (County Route 24/1).
With help from the Federal artillery, the 8th WV attacked the Confederate center by climbing up the cleared face of this ridge. There they were joined by the 2nd WV, overran the the breastworks and forced the defending Confederates to fall back . . . — — Map (db m34387) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 219), on the right when traveling south.
Pearl Sydenstricker Buck, author of 85 books, one of them "The Good Earth," for which she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Literature (1932), was born here at Stulting Place, June 26, 1892. In 1938, she achieved further distinction when she . . . — — Map (db m34143) HM
Near Seneca Trail (U.S. 219) near George Hill Road (County Route 24/1).
Protecting much of the Confederate army were seven artillery pieces, all of which were placed above the highway. Both smoothbore and rifled cannon were present and blocked efforts by the Union army to advance up the main road. However, the position . . . — — Map (db m34385) HM
On Highland Scenic Highway (West Virginia Route 39) at Public Road 102, on the left when traveling west on Highland Scenic Highway.
The Cranberry Glades are the naturalist's paradise. In a great natural bowl in nearby mountains, 4000 ft. high, is a misplaced tract of Arctic tundra in southern mountains. Here is found reindeer moss and other rare plants. — — Map (db m34397) HM
On Seneca Trail (U.S. 219) 0.2 miles north of Delta Road 18, on the right when traveling north. Reported damaged.
Here, November 6, 1863, Union troops, commanded by Gen. W.W. Averell, defeated Confederate forces under Gen. John Echols. This has been considered the most extensive engagement in this State and the site was made a State park in 1929. — — Map (db m34364) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 219) at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Here Gen. W.W. Averell camped before the Battle of Droop Mountain and after his raid to Salem, Virginia, in 1863. Settlements were made in the vicinity in the 1760s by John McNeel and the Kinnisons. Birthplace of Pearl Buck. — — Map (db m34352) HM
Near Seneca Trail (U.S. 219) near George Hill Road (County Route 24/1).
This marks the spot where John D. Baxter, Orderly Sergeant, Co. F, 10th W.Va. Inft. Fell inside the Confederate line leading the last charge, November 6th, 1863. — — Map (db m34394) HM
Near Seneca Trail (U.S. 219) near George Hill Road (County Route 24/1).
Commanded Co.F. in the last charge that the 10th W.Va. Vol. Inft. made that broke the Confederate line at the bloody angle, where so many of the brave men of both armies fell, November 6th, 1863. — — Map (db m34395) HM
Near Seneca Trail (U.S. 219) north of Mc Coy Road, on the right when traveling south.
Nearly five months after West Virginia was admitted into the Union, the Confederate army of Brigadier General John Echols still occupied the prosperous Greenbrier Valley region of the new state. From its headquarters in Lewisburg, his army was . . . — — Map (db m34380) HM
Near Seneca Trail (U.S. 219) near George Hill Road (County Route 24/1).
Nearly five months after West Virginia was admitted into the Union, the Confederate army of Brigadier General John Echols still occupied the prosperous Greenbrier Valley region of the new state. From its headquarters in Lewisburg, his army was . . . — — Map (db m34382) HM
Near Seneca Trail (U.S. 219) near George Hill Road (County Route 24/1), on the right when traveling south.
Nearly five months after West Virginia was admitted into the Union, the Confederate army of Brigadier General John Echols still occupied the prosperous Greenbrier Valley region of the new state. From its headquarters in Lewisburg, his army was . . . — — Map (db m34393) HM
On Park Road (County Route 24/1) south of Russel Scott Road, on the left when traveling south.
*Federal Soldiers*
2nd WV Mounted Infantry
Henry Emmerling • Andrew M. Barnett • Samuel Bowden • Edward Doyle • William L. Hughes • Charles Ritz • Thomas J. Akers • William Garroll • Moses More • John Murphy • Marcus D. Kenney • Edward . . . — — Map (db m164958) WM
On Main Street (U.S. 219), on the right when traveling south.
On November 5, 1863, Union Gen. William W. Averell established his command post and camp on the wide plain in front of you known as the Little Levels. Averell came here with his combined force of infantry and cavalry while conducting a raid on . . . — — Map (db m59356) HM
On Park Road (County Route 24/1), on the right when traveling north.
This tree began its life in the year 1670. It was 79
years old when the first white settlers arrived in
Pocahontas County. 193 when Civil War soldiers took
shelter behind its trunk, and 258 when Droop Mountain
Battlefield State Park was formed. . . . — — Map (db m164962) HM
On U.S. 219 at Steven Hole Run Road (County Route 219/8), on the right when traveling south on U.S. 219.
William L. "Mudwall" Jackson and the main body of the 19th Virginia Cavalry were in camp near Mill Point on November 3, 1863, when they received a message from Lt. George W. Siple, a Pocahontas County native in Capt. William L. McNeel's Company . . . — — Map (db m34333) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 219), on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
John D. Sutton, 10th West Virginia Infantry, wrote, "The army went into camp in the levels between Mill Point and Hillsboro." These fields were later owned by 2nd Lt. Matthew John McNeel, Company F, 19th Virginia Cavalry, and the Capt. . . . — — Map (db m34146) HM
On State Highway 39, on the right when traveling west.
This miniature anticline or upfold (Huntersville Arch) in the Tuscarora Sandstone shows the features of the larger structures which produce oil and gas. The "Tuscarora Sand" produces some gas although it is largely unexplored in West Virginia. — — Map (db m34197) HM
On State Highway 39 at Huntersville Road (County Route 39/3), on the right when traveling east on State Highway 39.
Established in 1821. Early trading post here brought hunters and trappers and gave name to the town. In 1822, first county court met here at the home of John Bradshaw. Gen. Lee was encamped here in 1861. — — Map (db m34196) HM
Near Barlow Lane Road 0.1 miles north of Huntersville Road ( Route 39), on the right when traveling north.
In the spring of 1861, Union forces rushed into northwestern Virginia to secure the vital Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, protect important turnpikes, and support Unionists against Confederates. The two sides fought numerous engagements . . . — — Map (db m259967) HM
On Garlow Lane Road (County Road 21/5) north of Huntersville Road, on the right when traveling north.
Constructed 1882-1884 this almost inescapable sandstone and brick structure replaced the 1824 jail. Huntersville was county seat of Pocahontas from its formation in 1821 until 1891. — — Map (db m304187) HM
On Huntersville Road (State Highway 39) at Beaver Creek Road (County Road 21), on the right when traveling east on Huntersville Road.
Huntersville Jail. Huntersville was the county seat of Pocahontas, 1821-1891. Jail was built about 1878 of white Medina sandstone and considered almost an escape-proof structure. It was used until county seat was moved to Marlinton in 1891. . . . — — Map (db m305253) HM
On Huntersville Road (West Virginia Route 39) 0.2 miles north of Beaver Creek Road (County Route 21), on the right when traveling south.
On December 31, 1861, a Union force led by Maj. George Webster launched a raid from Huttonsville against Huntersville, a major Confederate supply depot. On January 3, Union soldiers clashed with militia and Confederate troops at Greenbrier Bridge . . . — — Map (db m251872) HM
Hugh "Squire" McGlaughlin skillfully built this cabin using simple hand tools. In 1850, Squire McGlaughlin built this log home in Marlin's Bottom for his family. A few years later, it would also welcome weary travelers along the . . . — — Map (db m251874) HM
On Highland Scenic Highway (West Virginia Route 150) 8.1 miles Bruffey Reserve ( Route 39), on the right when traveling north.
You are standing on Black Mountain. This mountain and Big Spruce Mountain, to your left, were named for the giant spruce trees that once darkened their slopes.
In the early 1900’s, loggers from eight camps in this valley hauled valuable . . . — — Map (db m34476) HM
On Seneca Trail (U.S. 219) at Back Mountain Road (County Route 1), on the left when traveling north on Seneca Trail.
Site of early settlement and fort of Thomas Drinnon. Scene of attacks by Indians in 1774 and 1778. To the east, on the land of Jacob Warwick, stood Fort Clover Lick, garrisoned during the Revolutionary War by Augusta County militia. — — Map (db m34414) HM
On 8th Street (West Virginia Route 39) at 1st Avenue, on the right on 8th Street.
During the war, Union and Confederate forces crossed the Greenbrier River covered bridge many times to attack and counterattack through Pocahontas County. This area was then called Marlin's Bottom, on or near three turnpikes. Across the river, the . . . — — Map (db m179229) HM
Near 4th Avenue north of 8th Street, on the left when traveling north.
On October, 26, 1900, the people of Marlinton held a grand celebration welcoming the first train into their town with a ball, speakers, and sporting events. A short time later, a train station was built as a necessity for the traveling public and . . . — — Map (db m251873) HM
On Seneca Trail (U.S. 219) at Jerico Road (County Route 19), on the left when traveling north on Seneca Trail.
The old Seneca Indian Trail from New York to Georgia may be seen at this point. During the French and Indian War, 18 settlers lost lives in vicinity. During Indian raids in 1779, 13 were killed and many were taken captive.
Settled, 1749, by . . . — — Map (db m34402) HM
Near 8th Street (West Virginia Route 39) at 4th Avenue.
Marlinton
“There ain’t no G in MARLINTON!”…so wrote Andrew Price, the first mayor of Marlinton. The town gets its name from Jacob Marlin who arrived here in 1749 with Stephen Sewell and built a cabin near the mouth off the . . . — — Map (db m155089) HM
On Highland Scenic Highway (West Virginia Route 150) 6.4 miles north of Bruffey Reserve ( Route 39), on the right when traveling north.
From here you can see much of the Highland Scenic Highway and the Williams River Valley. The Monongahela National Forest was established in 1920 to protect mountain watersheds and to reduce flooding in far away cities. The forest is a protective . . . — — Map (db m34475) HM
On 8th Street (West Virginia Route 39) west of 2nd Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to all Pocahontas Count Veterans; past, present and future, who served our country in war and peace. The American Veteran forever a symbol of heroism, sacrifice, loyalty and freedom. — — Map (db m251878) WM
On Seneca Trail (U.S. 219), on the right when traveling north.
We invite you to immerse yourself in the rich history, the incomparable
beauty and the warm hospitality of Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Splash in a cold mountain stream, fish in a pristine river, or sleep under the
stars. Glimpse the past at . . . — — Map (db m164965) HM
Home of Anna Wallace (1867-1952), in 1922 the first woman elected as Superintendent of Schools for Pocahontas County. Ten women were elected county superintendents in 1922, the first year WV women were able to run for that office after passage of . . . — — Map (db m104285) HM
On the morning of November 5, 1863, Union troops under General William Averell attacked Colonel William Jackson's Confederates around Mill Point, a site used by Jackson as a supply depot. As the skirmishing continued, Federal reinforcements led . . . — — Map (db m159701) HM
On U.S. 219 at State Highway 55, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 219.
Here in 1750 Stephen Sewell, a pioneer settler, camped. It was site of Fort Day, 1774. To the north James and John Bridger were killed in the Indian raids, 1778. Here James E.A. Gibbs invented the chain stitch sewing machine. — — Map (db m34341) HM
On West Virginia Route 92 at Route 39, in the median on West Virginia Route 92.
Huntersville (three miles northwest of here) in January 1862. Camp Northwest became Confederate Col. William L. Jackson’s headquarters and a supply depot for the outposts under Jackson’s command. Called the Huntersville line, it stretched from the . . . — — Map (db m58226) HM
Near Cranberry Vista at Highland Scenic Highway ( Route 39/55), on the right when traveling west.
By late 1944, inmates from Mill Point Prison Camp finished WV 39 between Richwood and Mill Point. Sections of the road follow an old railroad grade of the Cherry River Boom and Lumber Company.
A task force appointed by President John F. . . . — — Map (db m210989) HM
On State Highway 39 at Mountain Road (Scenic County Road 55), on the right when traveling east on State Highway 39.
In this mountain gap, through which came early pioneers, Gen. W.W. Loring camped, 1861, with 10,000 Confederates. In July, Gen. Robert E. Lee succeeded him. North and south is the mountain road which offers a remarkable sky line drive. — — Map (db m34198) HM
On State Highway 39 at Mountain Road (Scenic County Road 55), on the right when traveling east on State Highway 39.
West Virginia (Pocahontas County). "The Mountain State" ~ western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French . . . — — Map (db m34233) HM
On Greenbrier River Trail 0.9 miles north of Seebert Road (County Route 27), on the left when traveling north.
On May 4, 1925, a northbound freight train was approaching this bridge when a boxcar derailed. Loaded with brick, the car bounced along the railway ties and hit the edge of the bridge causing one entire span to plummet into the river! Amazingly, no . . . — — Map (db m179274) HM
Near Greenbrier River Trail 1.1 miles north of Seebert Road (County Route 27), on the right when traveling north.
If you look closely, you can see the ruins of the vault of an old general store. This is the last large landmark remaining from the town of "Watoga.” In 1922, 51 African American coal miners and their families moved from Mercer County into an . . . — — Map (db m179270) HM
On Seneca Trail (U.S. 219) near Linwood ( Route 66), on the right when traveling south.
On this knoll, General Robert E. Lee maintained headquarters from July to September, 1861, after taking command of the Confederate forces in West Virginia. His army on Valley Mountain guarded the road leading south into Virginia. — — Map (db m34365) HM
