Monongah Mine Disaster
1907The worst mining disaster in American history, killing 362 miners (possibly more) on December 6, 1907.
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The worst mining disaster in American history, killing 362 miners (possibly more) on December 6, 1907.
A reconstructed frontier fort where settlers sheltered during Native American raids in the Revolutionary era.
21 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Cross this historic covered bridge, built in 1853 by the renowned bridge builder Lemuel Chenoweth, and imagine a time before modern transportation. Before you, spanning Buffalo Creek, is the Barrackville Covered Bridge.…
A reconstructed frontier fort where settlers sheltered during Native American raids in the Revolutionary era.
The worst mining disaster in American history, killing 362 miners (possibly more) on December 6, 1907.
Imagine a constant fear of attack. That's what life was like here in the late 1700s along the Virginia frontier. Prickett's Fort was built in 1774 as a place of refuge from Native American attacks. Settlers from the…
Step back in time at this 1781 log house, a testament to early pioneer life in West Virginia. This isn't just an old building; it's a window into the raw courage it took to settle this land. Pulling up to the Jacob…
Pay your respects at Grafton National Cemetery, a silent testament to sacrifice since the Civil War. This tranquil 3.2-acre cemetery became a final resting place for Civil War casualties in 1867. Imagine the somber…
Ever wonder where Mother's Day got its start? It all began right here in Grafton, West Virginia. This is Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church, where Anna Jarvis conceived the idea for a special day honoring mothers.…
Marvel at this massive gravity dam, built in the 1930s to control the Tygart River. Imagine the roar of the Tygart River before this immense structure tamed it. From 1934 to 1938, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…
Drive through this charming covered bridge, a rare surviving example of 19th-century bridge construction. It's a tangible link to a time when craftsmanship and community went hand-in-hand. The Simpson Creek Covered…
Pull over for a moment and imagine a young girl growing up here, unaware she'd one day launch a national holiday. This is the Anna Jarvis House, where the founder of Mother's Day was born. Anna was born here in 1864.…
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…
Look left, and marvel at this unique bowstring concrete arch bridge, a testament to early 20th-century engineering! It’s not just any bridge; it’s a silent witness to Bridgeport’s industrial past. Built in 1924, this…
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…
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 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 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 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…
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…
Pull over for a moment and imagine a school where every student, every teacher, every dream, was shaped by the color line. You're approaching the site of Kelly Miller High School, a beacon of education for African…
Imagine a town born from hope during the Great Depression – that's Arthurdale. Back in 1933, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt championed this project as part of the New Deal. The goal was to provide homes and jobs to…
Imagine the air thick with coal dust and the roar of fire – this unassuming spot was once the heart of a coke-making empire! The Elkins Coal and Coke Company Historic District, near Bretz, WV, stands as a reminder of…