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Reverse reads: "Coopers Rock State Forest abounds in natural beauties. Entering through a rustic gateway, the visitor is delighted with the profusion of brilliant rhododendrons, the miles of shady trails which invite exploration. The picturesque picnic tables, the hospitable shelters with open fireplaces, together with other facilities planned for their enjoyment. The park is named after the huge rock which was at one time the refuge of a cooper fleeing from justice."

1. Coopers Rock State Forest Entrance

IDNO:
052968
Title:
Coopers Rock State Forest Entrance
Date:
ca. 1930-1969
Description:
Reverse reads: "Coopers Rock State Forest abounds in natural beauties. Entering through a rustic gateway, the visitor is delighted with the profusion of brilliant rhododendrons, the miles of shady trails which invite exploration. The picturesque picnic tables, the hospitable shelters with open fireplaces, together with other facilities planned for their enjoyment. The park is named after the huge rock which was at one time the refuge of a cooper fleeing from justice."
Reverse reads: "View of Cooper's Rock. Cooper's Rock, State Forest, near Morgantown, West Virginia."

2. Cooper's Rock Overlook

IDNO:
052965
Title:
Cooper's Rock Overlook
Date:
ca. 1930-1969
Description:
Reverse reads: "View of Cooper's Rock. Cooper's Rock, State Forest, near Morgantown, West Virginia."
The wall at the edge of the Coopers Rock Overlook was constructed in the 1930s by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps, or CCC.

3. Cooper Rocks State Forest Near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
052941
Title:
Cooper Rocks State Forest Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930-1969
Description:
The wall at the edge of the Coopers Rock Overlook was constructed in the 1930s by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps, or CCC.
"Cheat River Gorge as seen from Cooper's Rocks near Morgantown, W. Va. 2,000 feet above sea level."

4. Cooper's Rock Overlook

IDNO:
052940
Title:
Cooper's Rock Overlook
Date:
ca. 1930-1969
Description:
"Cheat River Gorge as seen from Cooper's Rocks near Morgantown, W. Va. 2,000 feet above sea level."
A view of a graffiti-ed rock wall at Coopers Rock.

5. Coopers Rock, Near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
052929
Title:
Coopers Rock, Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A view of a graffiti-ed rock wall at Coopers Rock.
Three men stand below a foot bridge spanning a ravine at Coopers Rock State Forest, W. Va.

6. Foot Bridge, Cooper Rocks, Near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
052925
Title:
Foot Bridge, Cooper Rocks, Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Three men stand below a foot bridge spanning a ravine at Coopers Rock State Forest, W. Va.
View of the Cheat River with mist on the mountains from Coopers Rock overlook in Cooper's Rock State Forest, W. Va..

7. View of the Cheat River from Cooper's Rock, W. Va.

IDNO:
050566
Title:
View of the Cheat River from Cooper's Rock, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
View of the Cheat River with mist on the mountains from Coopers Rock overlook in Cooper's Rock State Forest, W. Va..

8. Coopers Rock Springs, Near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
048316
Title:
Coopers Rock Springs, Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

9. Two Women and Man on Rock at Coopers Rock State Forest, Monongalia Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
048309
Title:
Two Women and Man on Rock at Coopers Rock State Forest, Monongalia Co., W. Va.
Date:
Undated

10. Residence of McCollum Sisters, Coopers Rock, Monongalia Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
048307
Title:
Residence of McCollum Sisters, Coopers Rock, Monongalia Co., W. Va.
Date:
Undated
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".

11. Two Girls on Graffiti Covered Rock, Coopers Rock State Forest, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047784
Title:
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".
This is a photograph of the Cheat River. It was taken from Coopers Rock, West Virginia.

12. View of Cheat River, Coopers Rock, West Virginia

IDNO:
039378
Title:
View of Cheat River, Coopers Rock, West Virginia
Date:
1950
Description:
This is a photograph of the Cheat River. It was taken from Coopers Rock, West Virginia.
This is a photograph of George and Sarah Barrick. They are at Coopers Rock, West Virginia.

13. George and Sarah Barrick at Coopers Rock, West Virginia

IDNO:
039377
Title:
George and Sarah Barrick at Coopers Rock, West Virginia
Date:
1950
Description:
This is a photograph of George and Sarah Barrick. They are at Coopers Rock, West Virginia.
2,000 feet above sea level.

14. Cheat River Gorge View from Cooper's Rocks Near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
037125
Title:
Cheat River Gorge View from Cooper's Rocks Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
2,000 feet above sea level.

15. Gateway to Cooper's Rock Camp, W. Va.

IDNO:
031817
Title:
Gateway to Cooper's Rock Camp, W. Va.
The pavilion's entrance is shown.

16. Cooper's Rock Park Pavilion, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
031813
Title:
Cooper's Rock Park Pavilion, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
The pavilion's entrance is shown.
The parking lot is filled with automobiles.

17. Cooper's Rock State Park Parking Lot

IDNO:
031812
Title:
Cooper's Rock State Park Parking Lot
Description:
The parking lot is filled with automobiles.

18. Cooper's Rock Observation Deck, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
031794
Title:
Cooper's Rock Observation Deck, Morgantown, W. Va.

19. Cooper's Rock Facility, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
031793
Title:
Cooper's Rock Facility, Morgantown, W. Va.

20. Cooper's Rock Observation Deck, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
031792
Title:
Cooper's Rock Observation Deck, Morgantown, W. Va.

21. Civilian Conservation Corpsmen Standing in an Observation Tower in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
031788
Title:
Civilian Conservation Corpsmen Standing in an Observation Tower in Morgantown, W. Va.

22. Civilian Conservation Corpsmen Standing in an Observation Tower in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
031787
Title:
Civilian Conservation Corpsmen Standing in an Observation Tower in Morgantown, W. Va.
CCC 109.

23. Civilian Conservation Corps Member at Front Gate of Cooper's Rock, W. Va.

IDNO:
031776
Title:
Civilian Conservation Corps Member at Front Gate of Cooper's Rock, W. Va.
Description:
CCC 109.
Riffle and Mitchell on bridge leading to Cooper's Rock: CCC 88.

24. Civilian Conservation Corps Members Riffle and Mitchel, Cooper's Rock, W. Va.

IDNO:
031774
Title:
Civilian Conservation Corps Members Riffle and Mitchel, Cooper's Rock, W. Va.
Description:
Riffle and Mitchell on bridge leading to Cooper's Rock: CCC 88.