Everything Masontown is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Masontown.
35 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Pull over here; you're about to see where a Swiss immigrant helped shape America's finances! Friendship Hill was the home of Albert Gallatin, a key figure in the early days of the United States. Gallatin, born in 1761,…
Pull over here for a minute – this unassuming log cabin, Fort Gaddis, is the oldest building in Fayette County. It's seen a lot. Colonel Thomas Gaddis built this place sometime between 1769 and 1774. Gaddis was in…
Imagine stagecoaches thundering past this very spot, kicking up dust as they headed west! The Searights Tollhouse was a crucial checkpoint on the National Road, a vital artery for early American expansion. Built in…
Imagine weary travelers in the 1830s, dust-covered and hungry, finally spotting a welcoming light. That was likely the Abel Colley Tavern. Built around 1835, this building wasn't just a home; it was a vital stop on the…
Ever wonder what fueled Pennsylvania's industrial boom? You're driving through it. Brier Hill, right here in Fayette County, was a bustling coal mining town, a vital cog in the machine that powered America. Founded…
Get ready to experience a place of deep faith and history, right here in Fayette County. Mount Saint Macrina is the spiritual heart for Ruthenian Byzantine Catholics in North America, drawing thousands every year for…
Imagine the Gilded Age come to life – that's what the Adam Clarke Nutt Mansion represents. Built in 1882, this impressive Queen Anne style mansion was the home of a prominent local figure, Adam Clarke Nutt. The mansion…
Picture stagecoaches pulling up to this 18th-century tavern, a welcome stop for travelers on long journeys. The Peter Colley Tavern and Barn, built around 1796, served as an inn and tavern in Redstone Township. A barn…
Pull over here for a moment to imagine travelers from centuries past stopping for a drink and a meal. The Hopwood-Miller Tavern, right here in Hopwood, was once a welcome sight to weary travelers. It was built sometime…
Check out this bridge! It's not just any old crossing; it's a pioneer in American engineering. Back in the 1830s, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, under the direction of Richard Delafield, built this cast-iron arch…
This isn't just a bridge; it's a steel testament to connection and progress. The Brownsville Bridge, completed in 1914, replaced an older wooden structure struggling to keep up with the rise of automobile traffic on the…
Take a look at St. Peter's Church; it’s more than just a beautiful building – it's a testament to faith and community in Brownsville. St. Peter's, along with its partner parish St. Cecilia's in Grindstone, was…
Take a look at that beautiful covered bridge! The Lippincott Covered Bridge isn't just a pretty picture; it's a survivor, a tangible link to a simpler time. Built around 1846, the Lippincott Covered Bridge, also known…
This unassuming spot was once the site of a vital link between two communities. The Horn Davis Overholtzer Bridge, a covered bridge, stood here connecting Morgan Township in Greene County and West Bethlehem Township in…
Pull over for a minute and imagine stagecoaches rumbling down this very street! Centerville, Pennsylvania, isn't just another small town; it's a remarkably well-preserved example of a "pike town," a community that…
Stand on the very spot that defined the boundary between North and South, a line that shaped American history. In 1767, surveyors Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon reached this point on Brown's Hill. They marked it as…
This unassuming pile of stones played a part in fueling America's westward expansion. Constructed in 1837 by Congressman Andrew Stewart, Wharton Furnace was a blast furnace designed to produce iron. It began operation…
Ever wondered how those beautiful crystal glasses are made? You're approaching a place where the magic of glassmaking truly came alive in West Virginia! This industrial complex, now known as Seneca Center, was…
Ever wonder what life was like when alcohol was illegal? You're about to explore a monument to that era, right here in Morgantown. This grand Classical Revival building, established in 1922, was the hub for the Women's…
Ever wonder where Morgantown got its glitz? You're driving right into the heart of it – the Metropolitan Theatre, a true gem from the Roaring Twenties! It all started back in 1922, when construction began on this grand…
Ever wonder what it took to build West Virginia's stunning state parks? You're about to uncover the story of the young men who carved this very landscape. This is Camp Rhododendron, a living monument to President…
Completed in 1802, this Palladian-style house is a rare architectural gem in rural Pennsylvania. It's called the Isaac Meason House, or Mount Braddock. Isaac Meason, a Revolutionary War veteran, made his fortune through…
Step back in time at this 1772 log house, a frontier home that witnessed early American settlement. This isn't just an old cabin; it's a window into the raw courage of those who first tamed this land. What you're…
Ever wonder why you went from first grade to second, or why you got a diploma? You can thank the brilliant mind who lived right here! This unassuming house, built in 1860, became home to Alexander Wade in 1872. He was a…
Pull over, history buff! You're approaching a place that tells a powerful story about segregated education right here in Morgantown. This unassuming brick building, known as the Second Ward Negro Elementary School, was…
Imagine the elegant guests who once frequented this historic hotel, seeking respite in the Pennsylvania countryside. This is the Fayette Springs Hotel, also known as the Stone House Restaurant. It was built around 1822…
Stop here for a moment to reflect on the lives of early Quakers at this peaceful cemetery and chapel, a testament to their enduring faith. Providence Quaker Cemetery was used by members of the Religious Society of…
Imagine: a young George Washington, not yet the legend, making a stand right here. This is Fort Necessity, where his military career took a rocky start. In 1754, Washington, leading a small force of Virginia militia,…
Walk across this charming covered bridge, now reserved for foot traffic, and imagine a time when it carried wagons and horses. The Hughes Covered Bridge was built around 1850. It's a queen post truss bridge, meaning its…
This spot marks a place of both devastating loss and incredible resilience. Hill's Tavern, later known as the Century Inn, stood here for over two centuries, a landmark on the National Road. On the night of 2015, a fire…
Imagine stagecoaches pulling up right here, their passengers eager for a hot meal and a comfortable bed. This was the Rush House, a vital stop for travelers in Fayette County. Built sometime before 1846, it operated as…
Ever wonder how pioneers transformed raw wool into usable cloth? Searight's Fulling Mill offers a glimpse into that process. Around 1810, William Searight built this mill on land once part of George Washington's farm.…
Get ready to be transported! Scenery Hill was a vital stop on the National Road, and it has a fascinating story to tell. In the mid-19th century, drovers would herd livestock along the National Road, also known as the…
This unassuming bridge tells a tale of ambition and adaptation in Fayette County. Originally intended to carry trains laden with coal, the Layton Bridge began construction in 1893 for the Washington Run Railroad. But…
Built in 1899, this charming covered bridge offers a picturesque glimpse into Pennsylvania's rural past. This is the Bailey Covered Bridge, named for the Bailey brothers who owned the land here over a century ago. It…