https://www.wvhistoryonview.org/catalog/031314https://www.wvhistoryonview.org/image/031314.jpgTerra Alta Marker, Preston County, W. Va.1952Historic Markers.Historical markers--West Virginia--Terra Alta.Terra Alta: Half a mile high Famed as a health resort resort. Once known as Cranberry for extensive cranberry glades found near. North is Cranesville Swamp, noted for its wild life. In that vicinity, Lewis Wetzel killed several Indians.West Virginia History OnView