Prickett's Fort
1774A reconstructed frontier fort where settlers sheltered during Native American raids in the Revolutionary era.
14.6 mi away
Everything Morgantown is known for
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.
22 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Ever seen a ten-sided barn? You're about to! This is the Ralphsnyder Decagonal Barn, a seriously unique piece of West Virginia's agricultural history. Built in 1890, this barn stands out for its unusual shape. Most…
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…
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.
Ever wondered what life was like in early West Virginia? Well, right here, nestled in these mountains, is a wildlife sanctuary with a log house dating all the way back to 1782. It offers a genuine glimpse into that…
Stop here, and you're standing near a piece of West Virginia's fiery industrial past: the Virginia Furnace. This furnace, built around 1854, was a “charcoal” iron furnace. That means it used charcoal to smelt iron ore,…
Welcome to the King Covered Bridge, a charming piece of Greene County history! This bridge isn't just a way to cross Hoover Run; it's a window into the past. Built sometime before 1880, the King Covered Bridge is a…
Ever wonder what a bustling train station from over a century ago looked like? You’re about to see one! This historic Tunnelton station, built in 1912, is a beautiful testament to the golden age of the Baltimore and…
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…