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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".

13. 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".
Barn in background is plastered in Sun Brothers Circus posters advertising a show in Kingwood, West Virginia on June 14.

14. Horse Team Pulling Early Mechanized Piece of Farming Equipment, Preston Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
048055
Title:
Horse Team Pulling Early Mechanized Piece of Farming Equipment, Preston Co., W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Barn in background is plastered in Sun Brothers Circus posters advertising a show in Kingwood, West Virginia on June 14.

15. A Country Road in Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050309
Title:
A Country Road in Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
1915/06
Jim, Bill, Bob and Juanita Sirk, the children of Bernie and Pauline Sirk of Preston County, West Virginia.

16. Jim, Bill, Bob, and Juanita Sirk

IDNO:
050373
Title:
Jim, Bill, Bob, and Juanita Sirk
Date:
ca. 1938
Description:
Jim, Bill, Bob and Juanita Sirk, the children of Bernie and Pauline Sirk of Preston County, West Virginia.
Pauline Barr Sirk holding her youngest daughter, Mary, on a street in Terra Alta, West Virginia.

17. Pauline Barr Sirk and Daughter Mary in Terra Alta, W. Va.

IDNO:
050376
Title:
Pauline Barr Sirk and Daughter Mary in Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
1943
Description:
Pauline Barr Sirk holding her youngest daughter, Mary, on a street in Terra Alta, West Virginia.
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.

18. Entrance to Coopers Rock State Forest, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050571
Title:
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.

19. Pile Skidway at Horseshoe Run, W. Va.

IDNO:
050760
Title:
Pile Skidway at Horseshoe Run, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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.
The church was established in 1850 and is located off of West Virginia Route 50.

20. Evansville Methodist Church, Evansville, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051166
Title:
Evansville Methodist Church, Evansville, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1850 and is located off of West Virginia Route 50.
The church was founded in 1838.

21. Independence Baptist Church, Independence, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051167
Title:
Independence Baptist Church, Independence, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was founded in 1838.
The church was built in 1883 near the town of Newburg.

22. Concord Community Church, Fine Forks, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051168
Title:
Concord Community Church, Fine Forks, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
1944
Description:
The church was built in 1883 near the town of Newburg.
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.

23. St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Howesville, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051169
Title:
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.
The building was erected as a house of worship in 1859.

24. Methodist Protestant Church, Independence, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:
051170
Title:
Methodist Protestant Church, Independence, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
1959/10
Description:
The building was erected as a house of worship in 1859.