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(From postcard collection legacy system.)

1. Seneca Rock on U. S. Route 5, Near Elkins, W. Va.

Published by J. A. Gardner Imp. Co. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

2. Seneca Rock On W. M. Rail Road, Pendleton County, W. Va.

Caption on postcard reads: "These gigantic rocks are in the midst of one of the most beautiful romantic and historic localities in West Virginia. They are situated at the mouth of Seneca Creek, at the junction of the old Seneca or Shawnee Indian trails; they stand close to Spruce Knob, the highest point in the State, and are surrounded by a community superlatively rich in natural scenery, history, tradition, and romance, which combine to make this the most desirable place in the State for a National or State conservation and scenic park. To be fully appreciated the Rocks and their setting must be seen." Published by Shenandoah Publishing House. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

3. Seneca Rocks, Pendleton County, W. Va.

Caption on back of postcard reads: "Seneca Rock, 900 feet high, overlooking old Seneca Indian Trail or Warriors Path, which was the Indian highway from new York to the South in West Virginia." Published by Rex Heck News Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

4. Seneca Rock on U.S. Route 5, Near Elkins, W. Va.

Caption on back of postcard reads: "This view shows curve in highway below with Spruce Knob in the distance overlooking Old Seneca Trail or Warrior's path. Germany Valley and the Smoke Hole are to the right." Published by Valley News Agency Incorporated. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

5. Scenic Highway U.S. No. 33, Pendleton County, W. Va.

Caption on back of postcard reads:"One of the beauty spots in this area, this towering mass of quartzite was celebrated in Indian legend." Published by Neale's Drug Store Incorporated. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

6. Seneca Rocks, Monongahela National Forest, Pendleton County, W. Va.

Caption on back of postcard reads: "Just a typical landscape scene of beautiful West Virginia." Published by Grafton Souvenir. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

7. North Fork Valley, Between Spruce Knob and Germany Valley; W. Va.

Sign on postcard reads: "In Germany Valley is the site of Hinkle's Fort built in 1761-1762. It was the only defense of the South Branch after Fort Upper Tract and Fort Seybert were destroyed by Shawnee Indians under Killbuck, April 27-28, 1758." Published by Valley News Agency. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

8. View from Route 33 of Germany Valley, Between Franklin and Elkins, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

9. View From Rebels Hill, Franklin, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. Published by Auburn Post Card Manufacturing Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

10. Down by Old Mill Stream, South of Franklin, W. Va.

Published by Artvue Post Card Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

11. Alligator Formed in Seneca Caverns, Pendleton County, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

12. View of Homes on Hillside, Newburg, W. Va.

Caption on back of postcard reads: "Spruce Knob, the highest point in the Alleghenies, 4860 feet, is reached by motor road from Route 33 at Briery Run Gap, 3 miles north of Riverton, West Virginia." Published by Asheville Post Card Company. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

13. Top of Spruce Knob, the Highest Point in West Virginia, Pendleton County, 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.

14. View of Seneca Rocks from Route 5, Pendleton County, W. Va.