The history of smoke hole caverns is tied to the seneca indians who used the front section of the caverns to smoke wild game. Tradition holds that it received its name from a cave chamber where indians and early settlers smokecured meat. The scene was so common that early settlers called the place smoke hole. Update on the status of williams river road on monongahela national forest richwood, w. There have been included in these three books over 1,6000 pictures depicting different scenes of cabin creek and some of its many residents. Smoke hole outfitters fishing on the potomac river. Get outdoors in the smoke holes nearby is the monongahela national forest with trout fishing available off the banks of the north fork of the south branch of the potomac river. We are not to be held responsible if you are caught fishing without a valid license by dnr. We turned the rivers gold during the first west virginia gold rush. Cranberry river middle williams river tea creek to three forks new river thurmond to cunard new river mccreery to thurmond new river sandstone to mccreery.
Cave mountain is the topographic and structural backbone of the smoke holes. A history of a west virginia county from the great crash to pearl harbor, 19291940, v. The primary coordinates for smoke hole places it within the wv 26847 zip code delivery area in the maps and aerial photos section below, youll find links to. Early morning ride down smoke hole road, the lower end towards 220 starting at the junction of pub rd 79 and co route 2 known as smoke hole road. View 1 photos for 5888 smoke hole rd, upper tract, wv 26866 a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,365 sq. Trout fishing pendleton county south branch smoke hole section stream. The north fork mountain trail follows the ridge top along the western rim of the smoke hole canyon. An essential resource for scholars, students, and all lovers of the mountaineer state. Charleston, west virginia, west virginia writers project, state department of education, 1940. This area is extremely secluded with abundant wildlife just 4 miles from the historic smokehole recreation area. A history of pendleton county, west virginia by morton, oren frederic, 18571926. In this first modern comprehensive history, otis rice and stephen brown balance these episodes. This 24mile trail has countless views of the smoke hole canyon and north fork valley.
Smoke hole caverns were meticulously created by the master touch of nature over millions of years. Visit smoke hole caverns on your trip to seneca rocks or. Smoke hole caverns and log cabin resort, cabins, wv. South branch of the potomacsmoke hole picnic area to. Official site of the west virginia division of natural. Potomac overlook, new log cabin above entrance to smoke hole. The north mountain inn bed and breakfast is an outpost of luxury in smoke hole, west virginia. Keyser wv white pages, phone book, 411 people search directory. Very good info on families in pendleton, west virginia. We chose to build cabin here because of the beautiful view and it is close to the smoke hole canyon where lots of people fish in the south branch of the potomac river. Smoke hole caverns, petersburg, wv, franklin, seneca rocks, and smoke hole canyon. During this week of special stockings, the west virginia division of natural resources will release. The west virginia division of forestry, in conjunction with the nature conservancy, acquired conservation easements to protect private woodlands near smoke hole in 2009. Bill was dedicated to preserving the history of west virginia, a state he dearly loved.
Smoke hole caverns west virginia division of culture and. On february 26, 1972, one of the worst disasters in wv history occurred at buffalo creek, logan county, wv when a. Perhaps because of these books their memory will live on forever and not be forgotten. We formed our smoke hole log cabin rental business in 1996, and started renting our smokehole log. West virginia gold rush returns march 31 april 4, 2020.
This article about a location in pendleton county, west virginia is a stub. West virginia hiking trails harmans luxury log cabins. Between virginia and west virginia there are a number of. West virginia history virginia usa virginia homes virginia studies west va coal mining take me home adventure is out there family history. Notwithstanding the comparative isolation from daily events, the smoke hole resident takes a keen interest in governmental affairs and goes to some lengths to express his political convictions at the polls. Within the monongahela national forest, our cabins are located in the west virginia mountains near seneca rocks and smoke hole caverns in the heart of the spruce knob. Seneca rocks in smoke hole, pendleton county is an extension of the monongahela national forest. Welcome to harmans luxury log cabins in west virginia. Up to 90 days of daily highs, lows, and precipitation chances.
And, unlike some celebrated world wonders, smoke hole caverns is still receiving natures magical touch of creation. Smoke holes caverns history west virginia mountains. Our luxury log cabins are located on the banks of a private access trophy trout stream in hopeville canyon. Josh and rachelle hedrick are the ownersoutfitters of smoke hole outfitters, located at their family owned. Yes, visitors see the stunning evidence of past unique geological processes and current geological creation. Smoke hole cabins, petersburg, wv, franklin, seneca rocks, and smoke hole canyon. A ruggedly scenic 18mile canyon in pendleton and grant counties, the smoke hole was carved by the south branch of the potomac river between north fork mountain on the west and cave mountain on the east. Licenses are sold at the smoke hole resort gift shop. West virginia log cabin rentals, wv cabins, wv cabin. Smoke hole maysville real estate 1 homes for sale zillow. From bloody skirmishes with indians on the early frontier to the logan county mine war, the story of west virginia is punctuated with episodes as colorful and rugged as the mountains that dominate its landscape.
We are located in the heart of west virginia approximately 3 hours from washington d. The slowburning wood fires sent clouds of smoke swirling out into the valley. Outdoor activities near smoke hole caverns smoke hole resort. Catch and release at smoke hole outfitters fishing on. Welcome to west virginias best of the outdoors for summertime fun right here in the heart of the spruce knob seneca rocks national recreation area near seneca rocks. It was in smoke hole canyon and has since ceased to exist external links. His book, a place called smoke hole, is dedicated to his interest in preserving the areas local history. Until it closed in 2001, the lodge offered oldfashioned accommodations to guests seeking respite from modern life.
Fishing is extremely popular here, with 52 miles of wellstocked streams with rainbow and golden trout and smallmouth bass. Swimming pool, air conditioning, fireplace, tv, satellite or cable, children welcome, parking, no smoking, heater bedrooms. South branch of the potomacus 220 to smoke hole picnic area south branch of the potomacsmoke hole picnic area to petersburg new river gorge. West virginia cabin rentals wv cabins smoke hole caverns. West virginia division of culture and history place names list. The remote site is accessible only by fourwheeldrive vehicle, horse or canoe.
This historical marker is located on rt 220 about a mile north of the. Kevin barksdale marshall university and ken foneswolf west virginia university assembled this collection of essays, mostly from the journal they edit, west virginia history, to serve as a reader for courses on the mountain states history. Pendleton county history sources west virginia division. Smoke hole in pendleton county, wv hometownlocator. Estyl shreve of franklin, a former oneroom school teacher and county sheriff, has been active in the preservation of the history, folklore and cemeteries of the smoke hole region of pendleton county. Light on snow, history and genealogy of the shreve family.
Located near petersburg in grant county, the smoke hole lodge sits on the south branch of the potomac river in a prime natural location. Zillow has 1 homes for sale in maysville wv matching smoke hole. About the caverns smoke hole, wv lodging smoke hole resort. Cabin rentals in west virginia west virginia cabin rentals. The smoke hole caverns has their tours daily from 10 am to 4 pm. Smoke hole caverns magnificent formations are the result of millions of years of intricate processes and trillions of drops of mineral laden water. Dnr law requires anyone over the age of 14 to have a valid west virginia fishing license, as well as a trout stamp.
Smoke hole resort is based 8 miles south of petersburg, wv, on highway 55 on the banks of the north fork of the south branch river. Smoke hole physical feature valley in pendleton county. Smoke hole is a physical feature valley in pendleton county. Know whats coming with accuweathers extended daily forecasts for seneca rocks, wv. It was in smoke hole canyon and has since ceased to exist.
Smoke hole caverns seneca rocks 2020 all you need to. Ask us about rare antiquarian atlases we have in stock. Four projects will be completed over a period of four years. Visit our website under caverns for more detailed answers. Faqs for catch n release do i need a fishing license for the stream. Smoke hole caverns cabin rentals and lodging in seneca rocks. You will be able to pick up your ticket during checkin. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to smoke hole caverns by using our seneca rocks vacation builder site. Nestled in the spruce knob seneca rocks national recreation area, smoke hole caverns and log cabin resort in cabins, west virginia, is your home away from home. The slow burning wood fires sent clouds of smoke swirling out into the valley.
Smoke hole was an unincorporated community located in pendleton county, west virginia, usa. In his clear, eminently readable style, williams organizes the tangled strands of west virginias past around a few dramatic eventsthe battle of point pleasant, john browns insurrection in harpers ferry, the paint creek labor movement, the hawks nest and buffalo. Josh hedrick, owneroutfitterguide, has always had a love for the outdoors, but his true passion is trout. Franklin wv white pages, phone book, 411 people search. The smoke holes are dissected by the pirated south branch of the potomac river, which flows northnortheastward through a narrow gorge for the entire length of the region, thus the term smoke hole canyon or smoke hole gorge. In 2020, gold rush will be back with more trout, more stocking locations and more chances for you to strike gold.
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