On North Preston Highway (Route 26) at St. Joe Road (Local Route 7/12), on the right when traveling north on North Preston Highway.
Albright. In 1812, David Albright, a War of 1812 soldier, settled on Muddy Creek with his family. In 1821, he purchased 687 acres on the Cheat River. A bridge was built across the river in 1828 and the area was called Albrightsville. The name . . . — — Map (db m156310) HM
On West Virginia Route 7 at St. Joe Road (Local Route 7/12), on the right when traveling west on State Route 7.
Thomas Echarlin (Echarly) and two brothers settled here, 1784; first white men of record in Preston County. Brothers killed by Indians and cabin was burned. Site of National Guard Camp since 1909. — — Map (db m75142) HM
On North Preston Highway (West Virginia Route 26) 2.7 miles north of Albright, on the left when traveling north.
Harrison Hagans opened the Virginia Iron Furnace you see here in 1854. Except during the Civil War, the furnace operated intermittently until 1888.
Workers layered limestone, charcoal, and iron ore to forge pig iron that went into steel. A . . . — — Map (db m75121) HM
On North Preston Highway (West Virginia Route 26) 0.2 miles north of Glade Run Road (County Road 26/18), on the right when traveling north.
Spanish American War
John S. Martin
Civil War
Daniel H. Martin •
Lewis Smith •
Joel Titchnell •
James Martin
World War I
Francis H. Ault •
Solomon C. Burch •
Guy Crane •
Emory Ervin • . . . — — Map (db m169959) WM
On North Preston Highway (West Virginia Route 26) 2.7 miles north of Albright, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
Built by Harrison Hagans in 1852. This furnace and others were used to cast iron in frontier days. Early castings were made here for the Brandonville stove used by the early settlers west of the Ohio River. — — Map (db m169479) HM
On U.S. 92 just south of X Road, on the right when traveling south.
Colonel John Fairfax’s old plantation. He was aide to General Washington in the Revolution and at one time was superintendent of Mt. Vernon. The mansion was built in 1818. Federal homestead project here was model for others. — — Map (db m75117) HM
On A Road at North Mountaineer Highway (West Virginia Route 92), on the right when traveling west on A Road.
The Administration Building housed the government agencies which managed Arthurdale. Here, residents came to pay their rent. This building was the first one restored by Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. It now serves as the visitor center, office, and . . . — — Map (db m169838) HM
On North Mountaineer Highway (West Virginia Route 92) at D Road 16, on the right when traveling south on North Mountaineer Highway.
Established 1933,-'34 under Federal
Homestead Act, one of several model
planned-communities nationwide, and
a pet project of Eleanor Roosevelt,
to assist unemployed through self-sufficient farming and handicrafts.
Town built on 2,400 acres, . . . — — Map (db m169689) HM
On Q Road at A Road, on the right when traveling south on Q Road.
"We felt like one big family, willing to help someone with their troubles.
Nobody had too much; we were all striving for the same thing."
- Lova McNair
Because Arthurdale depended on the homesteaders working together . . . — — Map (db m170280) HM
Near Q Road, 0.2 miles south of North Mountaineer Highway (West Virginia Route 92), on the right when traveling south.
"We grew, we had a big garden with eleven kids…Everything we ate was canned and put in a fruit cellar. So, we were pretty self-sufficient really.” - Eleanor DeGolyier Harvey
Since only Hodgson houses had . . . — — Map (db m177844) HM
On Q Road just south of A Road, on the right when traveling south.
Between 1933 and 1937, three different types of houses were built in Arthurdale. Fifty Hodsgon Houses were built in 1933-1934, seventy-five Wagner Houses in 1935, and forty Stone Houses in 1936-1937. Because Mrs. Roosevelt was an advocate of . . . — — Map (db m169946) HM
On North Mountaineer Highway (West Virginia Route 92) 0.1 miles south of A Road, on the right when traveling south.
In Honor of the Veterans
of this community
Arthurdale Memorial
Veterans Honor Roll
World War II
Allsopp, Sydney AMC •
Anderson, Bryon A •
Anderson, Frank N •
Anderson, Warren N •
Ault, Frank N •
Bucklew, Leslie Sr. M • . . . — — Map (db m169685) WM
Near North Mountaineer Highway (West Virginia Route 92) at A Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Service Station was owned and operated as a cooperative by the Arthurdale Association. It remained in business under private ownership until the late 1970s. The small building was the office. The garages housed community equipment and government . . . — — Map (db m170010) HM
On Q Road just south of A Road, on the right when traveling south.
These buildings marked the heart of the Arthurdale community. Centered around an 1856 abandoned church originally standing between Reedsville and Masontown, the main white building in front of you served as a meeting place with added arms which . . . — — Map (db m170262) HM
On E Road, 0.1 miles west of A Road, on the left when traveling west.
"It was fabulous. That's the only word I can think of right now. It changed my life completely…within one day, my life changed overnight." - Glenna Williams
Arthurdale's 165 houses were built in three phases beginning . . . — — Map (db m169793) HM
On A Road at North Mountaineer Highway (West Virginia Route 92), on the right when traveling west on A Road.
The Forge was originally operated by the Mountaineer
Craftsmen's Cooperative Association. Items of pewter, copper,
brass, and hand-wrought iron were crafted here for use in
Arthurdale or for public sale. Pewter items, a specialty, were
marketed . . . — — Map (db m169963) HM
Near Q Road just south of A Road, on the left when traveling south.
The Great Hall was used for Town Meetings, Social Events and Worship by the original Homesteaders. The idea for the hall was Eleanor Roosevelts and she supervised the construction. Material for the building came from the first church in Valley . . . — — Map (db m170265) HM
On Q Road, 0.1 miles south of North Mountaineer Highway (West Virginia Route 92), on the right when traveling south.
"It was like moving in a mansion than we had been living in before we came to Arthurdale, over to Scott's Run. You had furnace, you had water, you had electric and things like that. Why we never had before" — Hilda . . . — — Map (db m177818) HM
On George Washington Highway (U.S. 50) near Aurora Pike, on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
Rev. John Stough and family settled at Mount Carmel about 1787, and about 1790 Stough started the first gristmill. The first church was the Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, organized between 1792 and 1796. — — Map (db m156431) HM
On George Washington Highway (U.S. 50) east of History Lane, on the right when traveling east.
Rev. John Stough and family settled at Mount Carmel about 1787, and about 1790 Stough started the first gristmill. The first church was the Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, organized between 1792 and 1796. — — Map (db m235170) HM
On George Washington Highway (U.S. 50) west of Aurora Pike, on the left when traveling west.
The upper Devonian or lower Mississippian strata and the “Gantz” or “Berea Sand” of the driller, is a clean pebbly sandstone. It produces oil and natural gas at depths greater than 1700 feet in north central West Virginia. — — Map (db m475)
On George Washington Highway (U.S. 50) west of West Virginia Route 24, on the right when traveling west.
Built by Henry Grimes circa 1825. It was opened as a tavern in 1841 and kept by George G. Houser, Hiram Hanshaw and William H. Grimes. This was the first tavern in Union District on the Northwestern Turnpike. — — Map (db m474) HM
On George Washington Highway (U.S. 50) 2 miles west of Garrett Highway (U.S. 219), on the right when traveling west.
Preston County. Formed from Monongalia in 1818 and named for James Preston, 13th governor of Virginia. Here is model Federal homestead project, sponsored by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, the wife of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President.
. . . — — Map (db m156429) HM
On George Washington Highway (Route 50) 0.1 miles east of Rocky Road, on the right when traveling east.
We dedicate this memorial in grateful remembrance of the veterans of Union District, Preston County, who have served in defense of our nation and those who are still serving at home and abroad — — Map (db m235169) WM
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 26) at Church Street / Brandonville Pike (County Route 3), on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Made famous by Brandonville stoves, product of old iron furnaces. Here in 1839 was published one of the early agricultural papers. In the vicinity stood Fort Morris, built before 1774 on the lands of Richard Morris. — — Map (db m74508) HM
On West Main Street (West Virginia Route 26) at South Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Circa 1830 — — Map (db m224423) HM
On West Virginia Route 26 at Morgantown Street (Old County Route 73), on the right when traveling north on State Route 26.
John Judy and James Clark settled in this vicinity, 1769. First known as Milford for Morton’s Mill, built in 1792. The Greenville Iron Furnace, built about 1815 by Walter Carlile, and the Valley Iron Furnace were not far away. — — Map (db m20266) HM
Near Sugar Valley Road (County Road 26/17) at North Preston Highway (State Route 26), on the left when traveling west.
Civil War Veterans
William H. Harner •
Levi H. Jenkins •
William A. Loraw •
Phillip B. Michael •
George W. Miller
World War I Veterans
James W. Cale •
Herman W. Dillow •
A. Gay Falkenstine •
Russell C. . . . — — Map (db m169798) WM
Near Galloway Road (County Road 26/15) 0.2 miles east of Brandonville Pike (County Road 3), on the right when traveling east.
In 1931, Kathryn (Kay) Harris Evans became an equal partner with her husband, George Bird Evans, and the future co-owner of Old Hemlock. Her legacy equals that of her husband, with whom she collaborated, writing mystery novels, developing the Old . . . — — Map (db m198128) HM
On Coopers Rock Road (County Road 73/73) 0.2 miles west of County Road 73/12, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Monongalia County. Formed, 1776, from District of West Augusta. All or parts of 21 other counties, including three in Pennsylvania, were carved from it. Named for the Monongahela River, bearing an Indian name, which means the "River of Caving . . . — — Map (db m83470) HM
Near Galloway Road (County Road 26/15) 0.1 miles east of Brandonville Pike (County Road 3), on the right when traveling east.
Old Hemlock
Founded 1782 Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m182104) HM
On Maple Spring Highway (Route 24) at Grange Hall Road (County Route 116), on the left when traveling north on Maple Spring Highway.
Flag raisings, public displays of patriotism, were common events in the Civil War. Women often had a role, such as making or presenting flags. A June 1, 1861 flag raising near Maple Run, now Eglon, used a unique flag made by Matilda Scherr. Showing . . . — — Map (db m152757) HM
On South Mountaineer Highway (West Virginia Route 92) south of Robert Lewis Drive (County Route 92/13), on the left when traveling south.
Preston County Formed from Monongalia in 1818 and named for James Preston, 13th governor of Virginia. Here is model Federal homestead project, sponsored by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, the wife of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President.
. . . — — Map (db m224725) HM
On West Virginia Route 26 near at the Pennsylvania state line, on the right when traveling south.
Preston County. Formed from Monongalia in 1818 and named for James Preston, 13th governor of Virginia. Here is model Federal homestead project, sponsored by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, the wife of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President.
. . . — — Map (db m74509) HM
Near Interstate 68 at milepost 31.5 when traveling west.
Dedicated to All Men and Women Wounded in All our Wars
My Stone is Red for the Blood they Shed. The Medal I Bear is my Country's way to Show they Care. If I could be Seen by all Mankind maybe Peace will Come in My Lifetime. — — Map (db m74418) WM
On West Virginia Route 7, on the right when traveling west.
Established in 1911 by an act of the Legislature as the State Tuberculosis Sanitarium. In 1921, name was changed to the Hopemont Sanitarium and to the Hopemont State Hospital for the chronically ill, aged, and infirm in 1965. — — Map (db m21196) HM
On West Virginia Route 7 near the state line with Maryland, on the right when traveling west.
Preston County. Formed from Monongalia in 1818 and named for James Preston, 13th governor of Virginia. Here is model Federal homestead project, sponsored by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, the wife of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President.
. . . — — Map (db m75147) HM
On West Virginia Route 7 at Lime Plant Road (County Route 46), on the right when traveling west on State Route 7.
In 1784 George Washington, Bushrod Washington, James Craik and his son made a horseback journey to inspect their western lands and investigate the feasibility of building a canal from the Potomac River to westward waters. On their return trip, they . . . — — Map (db m20842) HM
Near Old Section Road west of Gibson, on the left when traveling west.
This monument is dedicated to all Prestonians who served their country honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. — — Map (db m198733) WM
On East Main Street (State Highway 7), on the right when traveling west.
The home of Charles Clark and Persis Hagans McGrew was built in 1841, with additions in 1869. The building reflects the Federal and Italianate architectural styles and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. James McGrew . . . — — Map (db m34620) HM
On Brown Avenue just east of Tunnelton Street, on the left when traveling west.
Popularized in 1938 by Preston County farmers who grew the crop, buckwheat was milled into flour and made into thin cakes served with syrup. — — Map (db m235085) HM
On Brown Avenue east of Tunnelton Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Preston County Buckwheat Festival started in 1938 and has been an annual affair except for four World War II years. It is one festival where people can eat, especially the famous Buckwheat Cakes. The event lasts four days, with Parades, . . . — — Map (db m235161) HM
On Tunnelton Street (County Road 43) north of Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling south.
Former home of actor and suffragist. Helped organize state support for the 19th Amendment with National Woman's Party, 1917-1920. — — Map (db m206557) HM
On East Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) 0.1 miles west of Morgan Street, on the right when traveling west.
Born in 1813, James McGrew was a Preston County businessman who served as a Pro-Union advocate in the Richmond Convention of 1861. His calls for Union loyalty helped create the statehood movement in WV. He served in the state's first legislatures . . . — — Map (db m172107) HM
Near East Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) east of North Price Street, on the left when traveling east.
This spruce is native only to Japan where it grows on the slopes of volcanoes.
Its common name is derived from the hanging branchlets of older trees. Cones hang upside down and are 3 to 4 inches long. Their needles are known for their . . . — — Map (db m204791) HM
On Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) just west of South Price Street, on the left when traveling west.
Named for grove of big trees. Southeast is Dunkard Bottom, settled by Thomas Eckarly, 1754. Near by during Indian raids in 1778 and 1788, many settlers were killed. Martin Wetzel and William Morgan, noted frontier scouts, had narrow escapes. — — Map (db m156321) HM
Near East Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) east of North Price Street, on the left when traveling east.
Norway maple is native to western Europe, Scandinavia, and eastern Asia.
It was introduced to North America in the mid-1700s as a shade tree. It tolerates poor soils, compaction, and pollution much better than the native sugar maple. . . . — — Map (db m204790) HM
On West Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) at South Price Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
In appreciation of those Preston County service members who participated in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. — — Map (db m172717) WM
On East High Street east of South Price Street, on the right when traveling east.
Incorporated as an educational institution by Act of the Virginia General Assembly in 1841, the Preston Academy building was completed by 1844 and served this purpose until 1875, when it was converted to a private residence. When fire destroyed . . . — — Map (db m198831) HM
On South Price Street at West Main Street (West Virginia Route 7), on the right when traveling south on South Price Street.
The first Buckwheat Festival was held in Kingwood on October 13, 14 and 15, 1938. It was sponsored by the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department. The General Chairman was Harry Brindle.
On this site, the first king and queen of the Festival were . . . — — Map (db m207206) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 7) at Price Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
First settled in 1807, Kingwood was named for the grove of trees located where the courthouse now stands. On January 19, 1818, the Commonwealth of Virginia created Preston as its 35th county. Kingwood from its beginning has served as the territorial . . . — — Map (db m34619) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 7) at Price Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Preston County was formed in the east upstairs bedroom of Price's Tavern in April, 1818, and named for James Patton Preston, governor of Virginia, 1816-1819. Tavern built prior to 1810, served as an inn until 1882. — — Map (db m34598) HM
On East Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) just west of Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Patrick J. Browne 1914-16
Paul D. Othling 1917-33
Paul V. Helsley 1933-50
Joseph A. Brumfield 1950-80
Robert A. Perriello 1980-81
The Passionist Fathers 1981- — — Map (db m182684) HM
On East Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) east of North Price Street, on the left when traveling east.
Also known as West Virginia spruce, this tree is native to New England and the higher elevations of the Appalachians.
In West Virginia, these trees were logged extensively in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Restoration efforts are now . . . — — Map (db m202619) HM
Near East Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) east of North Price Street, on the left when traveling east.
The magnificent American chestnut tree (Castanea dentata) once dominated 200 million acres of the eastern United States.
Many uses of wood from these trees supported the U.S. economy and our way of life.
Chestnuts were a primary . . . — — Map (db m204752) HM
Near East Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) east of North Price Street, on the left when traveling east.
Rhododendrons are found in Asia, the Pacific Northwest, California, and the northeastern U.S.
Rhododendron maximum, also called great laurel or rosebay rhododendron, is West Virginia's state flower.
The large flowers grow in clusters . . . — — Map (db m201470) HM
On West Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) at South Price Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
In 1870, this bronze bell was cast at the Meneely Bell Foundry in West Troy, NY to mark the end of the United States Civil War.
The rededication of this bell now marks the bicentennial of the creation of Preston County, . . . — — Map (db m172684) HM WM
On West Main Street (U.S. 7) at South Price Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
Some Gave All
Dedicated to all men
and women who served
their country and to those
veterans who gave their lives
in defense of freedom
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Erected by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 826 and its Auxiliary
November . . . — — Map (db m172756) WM
On West Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) at South Price Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
Never again will one generation of Veterans abandon another
In honor of all Preston County Vietnam Veterans who served during or remain missing in the Vietnam War
All gave some - Some gave all — — Map (db m177408) WM
Near East Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) east of North Price Street, on the left when traveling east.
Once, tall and stately white ash trees stood here until they were killed by the emerald ash borer, which was accidentally introduced from Asia in 1990. Today, only stump sprouts are left.
The common name is derived from the whitish underside . . . — — Map (db m204782) HM
On Morgantown Street (West Virginia Route 7) at Sisler Street, on the right when traveling west on Morgantown Street.
Born in Kingwood, 1800. Served in Virginia House of Delegates and Congress before war. Delegate to 1850-51 constitutional convention. 1860 Democtratic convention, and 1861 Richmond convention. In 1860, he was again elected to Congress, and he was . . . — — Map (db m156326) HM
On North Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) west of Bridgeway Street, on the right when traveling north.
Welcome home troops. We love you all for what you have done. All the military troops are very special. To those who care from Preston Co, WV. — — Map (db m169698) WM
On North Main Street (West Virginia Route 7) at Bridgeway Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Dedicated to all men and women who served their country and to those veterans who gave their lives in defense of freedom.
In memory of S. Sgt. Ernest G. Bucklew
WPHS Class of 1988 remembers their fallen class mates
S Sgt. Ernest G. . . . — — Map (db m169854) WM
On Morgantown Avenue (County Route 33) at East Railroad Street, on the left when traveling south on Morgantown Avenue.
This Memorial is dedicated to the 39 men who lost their lives in the gas explosion of the Mountain Brook Shaft of the Newburg Orrel Coal Co., Jan 21, 1886.
The shaft was located in the west end of Newburg along the B&O Railroad tracks. It . . . — — Map (db m177406) HM
On West Virginia Route 7 just east of Indian Rock Road, on the left when traveling west.
The massive sandstone, the “Cow Run Sand” of the driller, is the Saltsburg Sandstone and was used in construction near here. It produces oil and natural gas at depths of about 600 feet in northwestern West Virginia. — — Map (db m75124) HM
On East Main Street just west of North Diamond Street, on the right when traveling west.
Union Troops barricaded behind crossties routed the Raiders.
Raiders are ordered to torch the railroad bridge at "all hazard" but fail to carry out orders.
Union Troops dig behind barricade of . . . — — Map (db m235167) HM
On South Church Street south of East Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Old Rowlesburg Church Property
First School, City Hall, Church
Telegraph Office
Est. c. 1848
Downtown Rowlesburg Historic District — — Map (db m200784) HM
On State Highway 72, on the right when traveling south.
To S on B&O Railroad is Buckeye Run Viaduct, 136' high, 350' long & 28' wide. Tray Run Viaduct, .6 mi. NW is 148' high, 445' long and 28' wide. Noted engineers Benjamin Latrobe & Albert Fink designed the viaducts. Built 1852 to carry main line, the . . . — — Map (db m33983) HM
On River Road (State Highway 72) 0.6 miles north of Northwestern Turnpike (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling north.
(Preface) On April 20, 1863, Confederate Gens. William E. "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 . . . — — Map (db m198742) HM
On East Main Street at North Diamond Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Cheat Bridges Become TargetSince 1861, a special target for destruction by order of both President Jefferson Davis and Commander of the Army of Northern Virginia, General Robert E. Lee, Rowlesburg was the only town or outpost in western Virginia . . . — — Map (db m198759) HM
On Cannon Hill Road, 0.1 miles north of Maple Avenue (County Route 51), on the right when traveling north.
(Preface) On April 20, 1863, Confederate Gens. William E. "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 . . . — — Map (db m198797) HM
On East Main Street at North Diamond Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
Hills Headquarters
"Rowlesburg, the headquaters of General Hill in Western Virginia, is situated in a deep gorge in the Alleghenies, at a point where the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad crosses Cheat River. The scenery around it is bold, grand, . . . — — Map (db m199725) HM
On George Washington Highway (U.S. 50) at Hamilton Lane, on the right when traveling south on George Washington Highway.
On April 20, 1863, Confederate Gens. William E. "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 m235168) HM
On Cannon Hill Road, 0.1 miles north of Maple Avenue (County Route 51), on the right when traveling north.
You are standing not far from an important battle site in the Civil War. Just across the bridge on the opposite side of the railroad yard a handful of determined Union troops behind a barricade of crossties routed a forward column of Confederate . . . — — Map (db m198872) HM
On River Road (State Highway 72) 0.6 miles north of Northwestern Turnpike (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling north.
You are standing less than a mile from an important battle site in the Civil War. Just ahead a handful of determined Union troops and townspeople would thwart the Confederate Raiders. Though small in scale compared to Gettysburg and Antietam, the . . . — — Map (db m33988) HM
On Catherine Street (State Highway 72) at Buffalo Street, on the right when traveling west on Catherine Street.
The hilltop area located above and to the right of where you are standing is Cannon Hill. In April 1863, the cannons located there defended Rowlesburg and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad during a Civil War skirmish. The B&O Railroad crossed the . . . — — Map (db m34041) HM
Near Cannon Hill Road, 2.3 miles north of Maple Avenue (County Route 51), on the left when traveling south.
Due to Confederate military activity in Northwestern Virginia, in the Spring of 1861, the Union army stationed soldiers in and near the town of Rowlesburg to protect the B&O Railroad and its vital bridge which crossed the Cheat River at that . . . — — Map (db m199096) HM
On Poplar Street at South Buffalo Street (West Virginia Route 72), on the left on Poplar Street.
In respectful memory to all Civil War soldiers of the 6th WV Infantry Regiment and a special dedication to Company F and all loyal citizens of Rowlesburg, WV on April 26, 1863 — — Map (db m198775) WM
On South Buffalo Street (West Virginia Route 72) north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
Downtown Rowlesburg Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m198722) HM
On South Buffalo Street (West Virginia Route 72) 0.1 miles south of West Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
The building and property was donated to the Rowlesburg Area Historical Society by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows; January 3, 1996. The property was deeded in 1873. The building was built in 1875 — — Map (db m198786) HM
On Catherine Street east of South Buffalo Street (West Virginia Route 72), on the right when traveling west.
The magnificent American chestnut tree (Castanea dentata) once dominated 200 million acres of the eastern United States.
Many uses of wood from these trees supported the U.S. economy and our way of life.
Chestnuts were a primary food . . . — — Map (db m198856) HM
On North Buffalo Street at Catherine Street (West Virginia Route 72), on the left when traveling north on North Buffalo Street.
These park grounds
were deeded to the Citizens of Rowlesburg
April 27, 1921
by
Randolph McVicker
and his wife
Mary Ellen Wonderly McVicker — — Map (db m198794) HM
On Chessie Lane west of Elm Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Rowlesburg Post Office has been in existence since 1852 and was established when the town was in the state of Virginia. Following is a list of leading area and town citizens who have served as Postmasters along with the dates of their . . . — — Map (db m199723) HM
On Buffalo Street (State Highway 72) at Poplar Street, on the right when traveling north on Buffalo Street.
In honor of the men and women of the Rowlesburg area who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and in memory of those who gave their lives for their country. — — Map (db m34038) HM
On East Main Street at North Diamond Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
A howitzer (as illustrated above by Peter W. Gaut) is a short-barreled, large-caliber cannon designed to throw shells at a higher trajectory than regular field guns. This makes them useful against enemy troops behind fortifications or concealed . . . — — Map (db m198732) HM
On South Buffalo Street (West Virginia Route 72) south of West Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
In Commemoration of the Great Flood of November 4-5, 1985
•
Dedicated to the resilient Citizens of Rowlesburg, West Virginia
•
Historic Cheat River Flood Water Crest 36.9 Feet
•
Destruction of 118 Homes - Damage of 55 Houses - Loss . . . — — Map (db m198785) HM
On South Buffalo Street (West Virginia Route 72) north of Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
Three structures have crossed Tray Run Valley since the first was built in 1852. When the 1852 structure was built it was the largest viaduct in the world. The stone structure shown below was built in 1907 to replace a wrought iron structure. The . . . — — Map (db m199724) HM
On Seneca Trail (U.S. 219) 0.3 miles north of Hock Back Road (County Road 118), on the right when traveling south.
Preston County. Formed from Monongalia in 1818 and named for James Preston, 13th governor of Virginia. Here is model Federal homestead project sponsored by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, the wife of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President. . . . — — Map (db m153129) HM
On West Virginia Route 7, on the right when traveling west.
In the cemetery is buried Dr. Mahlon Loomis, sender of first aerial signals, 1866-73, forerunner of wireless telegraphy. Signals were sent 14 miles, using kites flown by copper wires. Patented 1872; company chartered by Congress, 1873. — — Map (db m21200) HM
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