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Portrait of Maj Gen. Tho. L. Rosser, CSA. He captured Beverly in January 1865, despite snow, cold, and high water. See West Virginia Collection Pamphlet 6610 and Boyd Stutler's 'WV in the Civil War.'

1. Rosser, Maj. Gen. Tho. L.

"Randolph County--Formed from Harrison in 1787.  Named for Edmund Jennings Randolph.  Virginia statesman and soldier.  Largest county in the State.  Federal dominance of the Tygarts Valley in War between the States largely determined control of W. Va."

2. Randolph County Historic Marker between Parsons and Montrose, W. Va.

'Memorial road to Col. Claudius Crozet, leader in building the Northwestern and the Staunton and Parkersburg turnpikes.  Here was the home of Lemuel Chenoweth, who designed and built many wooden bridges in W. Va. which became famous.'

3. Crozet-Chenoweth Marker at Beverly, W. Va.

Certificate reads 'This is to certify that Enrollee William Moore of the company 2584 Charleston District (West Virginia) Civilian Conservation Corps has satisfactorily completed a course of instruction in Truck Driving and Rules of the Road and is hereby awarded this official Educational Certificate. This award is made this 18th day of August 1936.' Commanding Officer: Orville W. Rice Accessed: R.L Curry (Educational Adviser) Camp Tygart, Company 2584, Camp SCS8 Beverly, W.Va.

4. Civilian Conservation Corps Educational Certificate

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

5. Trolley Conductor Stands on Tracks, Weaver, W. Va.

Lester Lind poses for a picture at the Old Mill Crafts Shop in Harmon, W. Va.The photos in this collection were used in chapters that appeared in Mountain Trace, a publication of Parkersburg High School in West Virginia, edited by Kenneth G. Gilbert.

6. Lester Lind at the Old Mill Crafts Shop, Harmon, W. Va.

View of the front entrance to the Old Mill crafts shop in Harman, W. Va.The photos in this collection were used in chapters that appeared in Mountain Trace, a publication of Parkersburg High School in West Virginia, edited by Kenneth G. Gilbert.

7. The Old Mill Crafts Shop, Harman, W. Va.

Mary Beth Lind spins at a spinning wheel on the second floor of the Old Mill crafts shop in Harman, West Virginia.The photos in this collection were used in chapters that appeared in Mountain Trace, a publication of Parkersburg High School in West Virginia, edited by Kenneth G. Gilbert.

8. Mary Beth Lind Spins on the Second Floor of the Old Mill Crafts Shop, Harman, W. Va.

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 Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

9. C. L. B. & L. Company's Mill and Crew in Horton, W. Va.

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.This mansion is now part of the Davis and Elkins College.

10. Halliehurst Mansion, Elkins, W. Va.

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.

11. Randolph Hotel, Elkins, W. va.

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.

12. Private Entrance to Senator Davis' Home, Elkins, W. Va.