Two Girls on Graffiti Covered Rock, Coopers Rock State Forest, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Location is probably at the main overlook of Coopers Rock State Forest. Many names, initials, and phrases are written on the rock including "Camp Smooch".
Entrance to Coopers Rock State Forest, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930-1940
Description:
An early image of the entrance to Cooper's Rock State Forest before gates or other structures were built. During the Great Depression the Civilian Conservation Corps built a number of structures for the State Forest.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Howesville, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was formally dedicated in 1852 though it had been used a decade prior. The church is located a little over three miles south of Kingwood, W. Va.