Monument to George Washington's Crossing of the Cheat River via Ice's Ferry, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1932
Description:
View of children standing by tablet. Tablet reads 'George Washington crossed Cheat River at this point via Ice's Ferry September 25, 1784. Tablet placed by the Elizabeth Ludington Hagans Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.'
Republican Campaign Truck for Hoover and Shott, W. Va.
Date:
1932
Description:
Republican Campaign Truck for Hoover and Shott. The truck reads 'Hugh Ike Shott Republican candidate for congress,' "there is no substitute for experience,' and 'never sacrifices stability for expediency.'
'Looking north into Virginia 237.8 miles above junction of New and Gauley Rivers. Virginia-North Carolina State line in immediate foreground; this is the second crossing of State line by New River. Cox ferry in center; foot of Buck Mountain in background. Taken about 11:30 a.m., April 27, 1932. All views are looking upstream unless otherwise noted. Mileage is by river above junction of New River with Gauley River to form Kanawha.'
'Looking south opposite mile 233 across Virginia-North Carolina line, which river crosses for third and fourth time about the middle of the picture. State line runs through island at right. Bridge on U.S. Highway No. 1 running south from Independence.'
'Looking southwest at mile 230.5 across State line into North Carolina; fifth and last crossing in middle ground just above long riffle; Spurlin Ford just below.'