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Highway State 55
Photo - View from highway 'Marlinton - 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 their lives in vicinity. During Indian raids in 1779, 13 were killed and many were taken captive.'
Highway United States 460
West Virginia/Virginia State Line. Access to Highway 102. End of highway travel log. US Highway 460 continues to Virginia, communities of Bluefield and Cove Creek. - S&e9
Highway United States 219
View from highway Crossing Tygart River, WV, photo looking West. The Tygart River, WV, is approximately 160 miles (257 km) long, part of the watershed of the Mississippi River.
Highway United States 219
'Marlinton - 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 their lives in vicinity. During Indian raids in 1779, 13 were killed and many were taken captive.'
Highway United States 219
View from highway Note: Highway #219 South is also called scenic byway 'Farm Heritage Route.'
Highway United States 219
View from highway Travelling South on Highway #219.
Highway United States 219
Roadside turnout, gravel, no services with historic sign - West side of highway. Photo of historic sign. 'Marlinton - Settled, 1749, by Sewell and Marlin. The oldest recorded settlement on western waters. Here stood oak, marking corner of first survey west of Alleghenies. Here was Fort Greenbrier, built 1755 and garrisoned by Andrew Lewis.'
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