Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
Places to Visit

  • George Washington and Jefferson National Forests (VA)

    These two forests stretch from one end of Virginia to the other, as well as extending into West Virginia, along the ruggedly beautiful Appalachians. Virtually every type of outdoor recreation activity you can imagine is available.

  • Beverly Historic District (WV)

    Beverly was founded in 1790 as the original county seat of Randolph County. This turnpike crossroads is significant for early settlement and as a Civil War strategic stronghold.

  • Burnt House (WV)

    Legend states that it was a stop on the Underground Railroad, and that a disgruntled slave woman, who had been a lover of the owner, burnt it down, and died in the inferno.

  • Camp Allegheny (WV)

    Camp Allegheny, on both sides of the Turnpike at the Top of Allegheny Mountain, was a Confederate fortification.

    Directions: From Rt 250 at the West Virginia / Virginia state line, take Camp Allegheny Backway via a signed access road .5 miles to a T intersection, then right about 1 mile.

  • Camp Bartow (WV)

    Confederate Camp Bartow straddles the turnpike at the base of the mountain, overlooking the Greenbrier River.

  • Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge (WV)

    The nation's 500th National Wildlife Refuge works to preserve the unique wetlands and uplands of the high elevation, moist valley called Canaan Valley.

  • Central West Virginia Genealogy and History Library (WV)

    The Central West Virginia Genealogy and History Library is in the old Horner school house on the original Turnpike that runs parallel and very near the newer US 33.

  • Cheat Summit Fort (WV)

    Cheat Summit Fort, aka Fort Milroy, was a Union fortification straddling the turnpike on top of Cheat Mountain.

    Directions: Traveling westward on the byway Rt 250, turn left onto Cheat Mountain Backway toward the old Cheat Bridge, cross the bridge and follow backway up the mountain to Cheat Summit Fort.

  • Farnsworth House (WV)

    The Farnsworth House was the home of James Farnsworth, son of our second Governor.

  • Graceland and Halliehurst (WV)

    These mansions were summer homes of Henry G. Davis and Stephen B. Elkins -- town founders, industrialists, and US Senators.

    Directions: In Elkins, turn north off of US Rt 250 at the statue of Davis on his horse; go past City Park and turn left into campus; follow one-way loop to the top of the hill.