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Inscription. First settled in 1807, Kingwood was named for the grove of trees located where the courthouse now stands. On January 19, 1818, the Commonwealth of Virginia created Preston as its 35th county. Kingwood from its beginning ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The home of Charles Clark and Persis Hagans McGrew was built in 1841, with additions in 1869. The building reflects the Federal and Italianate architectural styles and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Preston County was formed in the east upstairs bedroom of Price's Tavern in April, 1818, and named for James Patton Preston, governor of Virginia, 1816-1819. Tavern built prior to 1810, served as an inn until 1882. , ... More on HMDB

205 West Main Street Calendar of Events Kingwood WV 26537 About the library phone & fax 3 04 329-1499 More on Kingwood.lib.wv.us

Inscription. Named for grove of big trees. Southeast is Dunkard Bottom, settled by Thomas Eckarly, 1754. Near by during Indian raids in 1778 and 1788, many settlers were killed. Martin Wetzel and W... More on HMDB

'Washington Bottom Farm' (also known as 'Ridgedale', 'Ridge Dale', and as the 'George W. Washington House and Farm') is a 19th century Greek Revival plantation house and farm on a plateau overlooking the South Branch Potomac River ... More on Wikipedia

'Deep Creek Lake' is the largest inland body of water in the state of Maryland. It covers approximately and has of shoreline. Like all lakes in Maryland, it is man-made. The lake is home to a wide variety of freshwater fish and ... More on Wikipedia

The Arthurdale Historic District was the first of FDR's "New Deal" towns, visited by Eleanor Roosevelt. The New Deal Homestead Museum is located on site. Arthurdale, WV, was first known as The Reedsville Project by the government ... More on Heritage

Inscription. In 1784 George Washington, Bushrod Washington, James Craik and his son made a horseback journey to inspect their western lands and investigate the feasibility of building a canal from the Potomac River to westward waters. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Half a mile high. Famed as a health 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. ... More on HMDB