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) 2.7 miles north of Albright, on the right when traveling north.
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 m75119) 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 West Virginia Route 92 at D Road 16, on the right when traveling south on State Route 92.
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 m75116) HM
On George Washington Highway (U.S. 50) near Aurora Pike, on the left when traveling west.
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) 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) HM
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 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 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
On Coopers Rock Road (County Road 73/73) 0.2 miles west of County Road 73/12, on the right when traveling west.
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 . . . — — Map (db m83470) 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 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
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 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
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 m157055) WM
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 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 m157053) HM WM
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 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 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 Poplar Street at Buffalo Street (West Virginia Highway 72), on the right when traveling west on Poplar 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 m34032) HM
On State Highway 72, 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
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 Poplar Street at Buffalo Street (West Virginia Highway 72), on the right when traveling west on Poplar Street.
The 1841 Mountain Howitzer, thought to be the type used in Rowlesburg during the Civil War 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 . . . — — Map (db m34037) 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
On East State Avenue (West Virginia Route 7) 0.1 miles west of East High Street, on the left when traveling west.
WWII Army Air Force Sargeant
Everett Wayne "Bud" Sell
Killed in Action August 23, 1944
Given in memory by the family of
his sister Louise (Sell) Kelly — — Map (db m152724) WM
On East State Avenue (West Virginia Route 7) just west of East High Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Iraqi Armed Forces had extensive experience of warfare. They had just brought an eight year war with Iran to a successful conclusion. The coalition troops on the other hand, were largely inexperienced. Britain had found the Falklands War with . . . — — Map (db m152728) HM
On East State Avenue (Route 7) 0.1 miles west of East High Street, on the right when traveling east.
In Flander's Field
by John McCrae
In Flander's fields the poppies blow,
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky,
The larks, still bravely singing, fly,
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We . . . — — Map (db m152727) HM WM
On East State Avenue (West Virginia Route 7) just west of East High Street, on the left when traveling west.
This memorial honors all American veterans who, although separated by generations, shared a common undeniable goal--to valiantly protect our country's freecoms.
The memories of these American veterans will continue to live on whenever and . . . — — Map (db m152707) WM
On East State Avenue (West Virginia Route 7) just west of East High Street, on the right when traveling east.
World War II divided Korea into a Communist, Northern half and an American-occupied Southern half, divided at the 38th Parallel. The Korean War (1950-1953) began when the North Korean Communist Army crossed the 38th Parallel and invaded . . . — — Map (db m152732) HM
On State Avenue (West Virginia Route 7) at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on State Avenue.
Half a mile high. Famed as a health resort. Once known as Cranberry for extensive cranberry glades found near. North is Cranesville Swamp, noted for its wild life. In that vicinity, Lewis Wetzel killed several indians. — — Map (db m21198) HM
On East State Avenue (West Virginia Route 7) just west of East High Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Vietnam War was a war fought between 1964 and 1975 on the ground in South Vietnam and bordering areas of Cambodia and Laos, and in bombing runs over North Vietnam.
Fighting on one side was a coalition of forces including the United . . . — — Map (db m152731) HM
On Veterans Memorial Highway (West Virginia Route 7) at Alpine Lake Road (County Route 46), on the right when traveling west on Veterans Memorial Highway.
Barbour County
Attractions
Alderson-Broaddus College. This private coeducational college is situated on a beautiful 170-acre campus overlooking Philippi, site of the first land battle of the Civil War. Its excellent performing arts . . . — — Map (db m152743) HM
On East State Avenue (West Virginia Route 7) just west of East High Street, on the right when traveling east.
Triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, World War I began in August 1914 when Germany invaded Belgium and France. On the Eastern front, Russia agreed to stop fighting late . . . — — Map (db m152737) HM
On East State Avenue (West Virginia Route 7) just west of East High Street, on the right when traveling east.
The start of the war is generally held to be September 1, 1939, beginning with the German Invasion of Poland; Britain and France declared war on Germany two days later. The war continued until 1945. The Treaty of Peace with Japan . . . — — Map (db m152735) HM
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