Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

State: West Virginia
Length: 180.0 mi / 289.7 km
Time to Allow: Two days to enjoy the byway.

Crucial in the First Campaign of the Civil War, this road now features pristine Civil War sites and charming historic towns. Hike through vast forests; fish in secluded waters; ride a wild mountain railroad. Explore this byway whose woods, small farms and beautiful mountain vistas take you back to an earlier time.

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• Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike Overview
  

  Genuine and unusual historic experiences, accompanied by exhilarating vistas of high mountains and scenic valleys, are anticipated rewards as you...

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• Find Civil War History on the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
  

  Set amidst the mountainous Monongahela National Forest, the historic Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike offers you a rewarding experience that unfolds...

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• 2-Day Trip: The Historic Beaten Path: Transportation and Conflict
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  Traveling from Staunton, the original beginning of the turnpike, you enter the byway at the Virginia / West Virginia state line on the top of... [more]