Search Results
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- IDNO:
- 051167
- Title:
- Independence Baptist Church, Independence, Preston County, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- The church was founded in 1838.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- IDNO:
- 051171
- Title:
- Lenox Memorial Church, Portland District, Preston County, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- The church was originally established as the German Reform and Lutheran Church in 1832 before later changing its name. It is one of the oldest churches in the county.
- IDNO:
- 051222
- Title:
- Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Rock Cave, Upshur County, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- The church was established in 1849. It has two branches, the other being located in Arlington, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 051223
- Title:
- Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Arlington, Upshur County, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- The church was established in 1849. It has two locations, the other being in Rock Cave, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 051242
- Title:
- Rock Cave Methodist Church, Rock Cave, Upshur County, W. Va.
- Date:
- undated
- Description:
- This organization was established in 1849.
- IDNO:
- 051514
- Title:
- Native American Cave Writings, Harrison County, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1955/06
- Description:
- Photo of Native American inscriptions inside of a cave.
