Flood Debris (including a house) at theTygart River Reservoir Dam
Date:
ca. 1905-1925
Description:
The debris after a flood stopped by the Tygart River Reservoir Dam. On the back facts on the dam are noted: 'Supervision: Corps, U. S. Army Engineers, Pittsburgh, Pa., Contractors: Frederick Snare Corp., New York, N. Y., Length 1900 Ft., Height: 265 Ft., Shore Line of lake: 68.6 miles, Photo: W. R. Loar & Son, Grafton, W. Va.'
Valley Falls Historic Marker on U. S. Route 50 near Grafton, W. Va.
Date:
1951
Description:
"Beauty spot six miles north on the boundary of Taylor and Marion counties where Tygarts Valley River dashes through a mile-long gorge in series of lovely falls and rapids. Included in 1000-acre grant to Thomas Parkeson in 1773."