Gauley Bridge
1861Where the New and Gauley Rivers meet to form the Kanawha, a strategic Civil War junction and geographic wonder.
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Where the New and Gauley Rivers meet to form the Kanawha, a strategic Civil War junction and geographic wonder.
America's worst industrial disaster, where an estimated 764 workers died of silicosis drilling through silica rock.
The longest steel-arch bridge in the Western Hemisphere, spanning 3,030 feet over the New River.
A Cass Gilbert-designed capitol with a gold-leaf dome rising 292 feet, taller than the U.S. Capitol dome.
16 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Imagine stagecoaches rattling up to this very spot, weary travelers eager for a hot meal and a comfortable bed! The Glen Ferris Inn, or Stockton's as it was once known, has been a landmark here overlooking the Kanawha…
Where the New and Gauley Rivers meet to form the Kanawha, a strategic Civil War junction and geographic wonder.
Imagine this quiet spot buzzing with activity, a vital artery connecting communities along the Kanawha River. This is the Gauley Bridge Railroad Station. Built in 1893 by the Kanawha and Michigan Railroad, this station…
Pull over and take a look – this view isn't just beautiful, it hides a tragic past. Hawks Nest State Park offers stunning views of the New River Gorge, but beneath the surface lies a story of industrial disaster during…
America's worst industrial disaster, where an estimated 764 workers died of silicosis drilling through silica rock.
The longest steel-arch bridge in the Western Hemisphere, spanning 3,030 feet over the New River.
The third-highest bridge in the US. People BASE jump off it one day each year.
Daredevils from around the world flock here for BASE jumping on 'Bridge Day'. This isn't just a way to get across the New River Gorge; it's a feat of engineering that changed travel in West Virginia. Before 1977,…
Hold on tight, because we're about to dive into a ghost town clinging to the New River Gorge: Kay Moor. It's a stark reminder of the powerful coal industry that shaped West Virginia. Kay Moor was more than just a mine;…
This octagonal building whispers tales of coal and company control. The Whipple Company Store, built around 1900, was the heart of the Whipple coal camp, where miners bought everything from food to tools, often with…
Ever heard of Henry Ford owning a whole coal mining town? Nuttallburg is a relic of West Virginia's industrial past, a place Ford himself once controlled. John Nuttall founded Nuttallburg around 1870, anticipating the…
Escape into 9,300 acres of West Virginia wilderness just a few miles from downtown Charleston. This isn't just any forest; it's a testament to nature's resilience and a haven for recreation. Back in 1937, the land…
This isn't just another pretty building; it's the heart of West Virginia's government. After West Virginia became a state in 1863, the search began for a permanent capital. Charleston was chosen, then lost the title,…
A Cass Gilbert-designed capitol with a gold-leaf dome rising 292 feet, taller than the U.S. Capitol dome.
Ever wondered where the heart of West Virginia beats? Look no further than this magnificent 18-acre complex, home to the state's government and a treasure trove of architectural history. From grand Italian Renaissance…
This unassuming sandstone building was once the financial heart of a Gilded Age empire. The Bank of Glen Jean, built in 1909, was the brainchild of William McKell, son of the town's founders. He ran a vast coal,…