Watters Smith Memorial State Park

Watters Smith Memorial State Park is a historical park with buildings from the 1800s, including hand-hewn log cabins, museum houses, and farm structures. The site spans several acres with multiple structures that show how early settlers lived.

Watters Smith founded this homestead in 1796 after moving from New Jersey and developed the land into a working farm. The family worked the land for multiple generations, shaping the development of this early settlement.

The museum buildings display tools, household items, and objects from daily life during the pioneer era. Visitors can see how people lived and worked in this region long ago.

The park has walking and biking trails through the landscape that are easy to follow. Visitors can find areas to rest and relax, which work well for day trips.

A descendant of the original family rebuilt the hand-hewn log cabin later and preserved an important piece of this history. This reconstruction shows the skill and techniques that early settlers used.

Location: Harrison County

Inception: 1949

Elevation above the sea: 306 m

Website: https://wvstateparks.com/park/watters-smith-memorial-state-park

GPS coordinates: 39.17110,-80.40810

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:45