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Highway United States 250
View from highway Access to Gaudineer Scenic Area National Forest, WV. The 140 acre Gaudineer Scenic Area is located near Gaudineer Knob of Shavers Mountain in Randolph and Pocahontas Counties. Approximately 50 acres of the Gaudineer Scenic Area is typical of, and considered part of, the virgin red spruce type that originally occupied large portions of the highland areas of West Virginia. Access to Cheat Cooperative Wildlife Mgmt. Area, WV. - West Virginia Department of Natural Resources.
Highway United States 250
West Virginia also known as '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 the French during the French and Indian War, 1754-1763.'
Highway State 55
Photo - View from highway. Community of Beverly. Access to historic district of Beverly. Community of Beverly. Access to historic district of Beverly. In 1772, permanent settlers were returning to the valley. Randolph County was formed in 1787, and a town was laid out on the lands of James Westfall. At first known as Edmundton, the town was chartered as Beverly in 1790, and established as the county seat.
Highway United States 219
Photo View from highway 'Rich Mountain, WV. - 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
View from highway Travelling South on Highway #219.
Highway State 55
View from highway Crossing Tygart River, looking West.
Highway United States 219
Community of Renick, WV Northern limits.
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