Roadside turnout - gravel, no services - South side of highway. Also a historic site with information marker. 'West Virgina was long a part of Virginia. Morgan Morgan began the settlement of the region in 1727. A great battle with the indians took place at Point Pleasant, 1774. West Virginia became a separate state of the union in 1863.' Virginia State Line to Elkins From unmatched outdoor recreation to world-class resorts, breathtaking scenery and a variety of cultural and historic attractions, find out everything you need to know to plan your trip to West Virginia.