| Attractions |
Attractions that recall a simpler time are unique to "A Place Called Monroe." Although some of these places live only in memory, many are actively working and being productively used. There is a sense that bygone times are integrated with current times to create the peaceful, rural nature of the place.
Look below to discover:
- Caves
- Churches
- Covered Bridges
- Geographic Sites
- Grist Mills
- Mineral Spring Resorts
- Monuments
- Orchards and Farms
- Towns
- Train Stations
- Vistas
Use our Find It! Locator Map to pinpoint the site.
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Cave - Organ Cave |
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| See Organ Cave! A National Natural Landmark/National Historic Landmark. Second longest commercial cave on the East coast. Site of first sloth found in America -- the "megdonyx Jeffersonii." General Lee''s underground headquarters and ammo factory. Largest collection of Civil War hoppers in USA. Two miles walking trips in the cave daily plus extended exploring expeditions. Lots of extra summertime activities on grounds. |
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Church - Old Rehoboth Shrine & Conference Center |
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| Old Rehoboth Shrine is the oldest church building still standing that is located west of the Alleghenies. The church was completed in June of 1786. An iron plaque spells the sentiment of those who gave the land and church for worship "as long as the grass grows and water flows."
There is a museum and conference center adjacent. The museum has significant historical artifacts located in it.
Church building and adjacent museum are open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons or by appointment. A large picnic shelter is available. Rehoboth is an excellent place for a family reunion, a church picnic, or a planning reatreat. To arrange a visit or to obtain further information, contact the caretakers Ken or Charlotte Stockwell at 304.772.3518. |
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Covered Bridge - Indian Creek |
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| The Indian Creek Covered bridge was built by two teenagers in the early 1900s along the route which would later become US 219. The road closely followed an old Indian path known as the Seneca Trail, or alternately, The Warrior's Path. Present day US 219 doesn't vary too greatly from the course of the footpath used by tribes of the Iroquois Nation. |
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Covered Bridge - Laurel Creek |
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| Still in use on Laurel Creek Road, between Lillydale and Greenville, the bridge has the distinction of being the smallest remaining covered bridge in the state of West Virginia. |
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Geographic - Great Eastern Divide |
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| Monroe is the only West Virginia county which straddles the eastern divide. Rain falling in Sweet Springs Valley east of the divide will eventually empty into the Chesapeake Bay by way of the James River. Rain falling west of the divide finds its way to the Greenbrier and New Rivers and will reach the Gulf of Mexico through the courses of the Kanawha, Ohio, and Mississippi. Although Peters Mountain still looms high over the valley at the location of the divide, the valley floor here is in excess of 2600 feet above sea level. |
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Grist Mill - Cook's Old Mill |
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| Erected in 1867 on the site of the original mill dating to the late 1700's. Much restoration has been done by present and previous owners. Grounds are open to the public for photography, picnics and fishing. Mill tours can be arranged by request. |
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Grist Mill - McClung's Mill |
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| Moved to its present site in the early 1900's from Craig County, Virginia. The mill was used almost continuously for the grinding of grain through the late 1960's. Not currently open to the public. |
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Grist Mill - Reed's Mill/Mustain's Farms |
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| Water powered grist mill constructed in 1791. Products are all water powered, stone ground, and home grown. Many organic grown products, all are whole grain unsifted products: native corn meal, both white and yellow; popcorn meal; whole wheat, rye, and buckwheat flour. Locally produced honey, maple syrup, and apple butter. Woodwork products: chairs, cabinets, etc. Rough cut lumber available for hobbiests from trees grown and sawed on our farm. Tours and demonstrations available by appointment. |
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Mineral Spring Resort - Old Sweet Springs |
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| The first hotel was erected on the site in 1792, making the resort one of the area's earliest. The brick hotel, cottages, and bathhouse which remain date from the 1830's, and were designed by William Phelps, who studied architecture under Thomas Jefferson at the University of Virginia. District court proceedings for the counties of Greenbrier, Kanawha, Monroe (after 1799), Botetourt, and Montgomery were held here from 1796 until 1807. |
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Mineral Spring Resort - Red Sulphur |
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| Aside from the village itself, nothing remains of the old spa except for the stone spring enclosure. |
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Mineral Spring Resort - Salt Sulphur Springs |
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| Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Opened as a resort in 1820. Martin Van Buren, Henry Clay, and John Calhoun among prominent guests. General Jenkins and other Confederates made their headquarters here during several campaigns. Buildings still standing include: main part of the hotel, bathhouse, spring house, chapel, store building and two cottages. It is the largest complex of stone buildings in West Virginia. |
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Monument - Confederate Soldiers of Monroe County |
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| Plot was donated to the Daughters of the Confederacy in the late 1890's by a descendant of Allen Caperton, both a U.S. and C.S.A. Senator, and Hugh Caperton, a congressman from 1813 to 1815. The monument was dedicated in September of 1901. |
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Orchards and Farms - Almost Heaven Farm |
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| Producing clean food in harmony with nature. Featuring: grass fed lamb, pastured poultry and eggs, free range turkey and "Pigerator Pork." |
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Orchards and Farms - Cinderella Pumpkin Farm |
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| Come and visit the colorful display of fall's harvest. The Cinderella Pumpkin Farm has been family owned and operated since 1990. The farm was named for their best selling pumpkin which is flat and reddish orange...just like the one used to make the imaginary coach in the Cinderella fairy tale. Enjoy homemade baked goods and crafts Farmer's Market style. Go to the patch and pick your own or select from our large display. Also find painted pumpkins and gourds, Indian corn, straw, fodder, mums, Halloween decorations, jams, jellies, and relishes. Corn maze and hay rides. Starting September 1 through October 31st, 9:00 a.m. till sundown. |
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Orchards and Farms - Monroe Farm Market |
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| A vibrant open-air market providing fresh produce including apples, peaches, sweet corn, tomatoes, sweet peppers, lettuce, green beans, squash, onions and other fruits and vegetables as they become available during the growing season. Customers can also buy meats, including grass-grown beef, free range poultry, swine and lamb, and goat. Food vendors, including not-for-profits groups, will offer baked goods. All products are Monroe County produced and grown and the market is managed and conducted by volunteers and citizens from the community. Open every Friday from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. |
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Orchards and Farms - Morgan Orchard |
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| Morgan Orchard is a historic orchard that has Pick Your Own berries, peaches, plums, grapes, sweet corn, pumpkins, and apples. There is also a farm store with in season fruits and vegetables as well as jams, sauces, and baked goods. For a fun family activity, come to Morgan Orchard. |
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Orchards and Farms - Spangler's Greenhouse |
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| Certified organic farm offering flowers and vegetables. Subscriptions available for Community Supported Agriculture program. Farm picnics and Mother's Day activities. Tours available by reservation. |
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Vista - Hanging Rock Observatory |
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| Situated atop Peters Mountain, the site was once manned as a fire observation post of the national forest. Now used by hawk watchers to observe migrations in the autumn, the vantage point rests at an elevation of 3,812 feet, nearly 2,000 feet above the valley floor below. The lookout offers an outstanding panorama of Monroe County, and on clear days views can extend well into Mercer, Summers, and Greenbrier Counties in West Virginia, and Allegheny, Craig, Roanoke, and Giles Counties in Virginia. The observatory is reached via a 40 minute walk along the Allegheny Trail from the mountaintop parking lot along Monroe County Road 15. |
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