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Highway United States 219
View from highway View from highway travelling South.
Highway United States 250
Rich Mountain Road Access to Roadway #37. Community of Beverly, founded 1790. Photo of historical marker sign. 'At Rich Mountain, 5 miles West, July 11, 1861, Federal forces defeated Confederate troops whose trenches may still be seen. Military reputations of Gen. Geo. B. McClellan and of Gen. W.S. Rosecrans were established by this victory.'
Highway United States 219
Point of Information - Crossing Greenbrier River.
Highway State 55
Community of Huttonsville. Photo of historical marker of 'Army Headquarters - 1861 - This village was held by Colonel George Porterfield until he was relieved of command by General Robert Garnett, (C.S.A). In 1861, it became the headquarters of Generals George McClellen and J.J. Reynolds of the Union Army.'
Highway State 55
Community of Marlinton.
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 Crossing Mill Creek.
We hope you enjoy these West Virginia highway photos. Many of our highway guides are created by local businesses in exchange for promoting their business and highlighting the tourism opportunities in their area.
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