Pendleton County, County in eastern West Virginia, United States.
Description
Pendleton County is a county in eastern West Virginia that spreads across mountainous terrain with extensive forests. The area sits at around 2,000 feet (600 meters) elevation and includes sections of major national forests.
History
The county was established in 1787 and named after Edmund Pendleton, a Virginia politician of that era. It was formed from portions of three earlier administrative divisions.
Culture
The Franklin Historic District shows buildings from different times that reveal how people have lived and built here across generations. Walking through, you can see in the architecture how life in this mountain region has evolved.
Practical
The area is mountainous and heavily forested, so be ready for unpaved roads and changing conditions depending on the season. Spring and fall offer the most stable weather for exploring the region.
Did you know?
Spruce Knob, a mountain peak within the county, is the highest point in West Virginia and the entire Appalachian region. On clear days from this peak, you can see views stretching across several states.
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Reddish Knob
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Seneca Caverns
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Monterey Hotel
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Sites Homestead
17.4 km
Old Probst Church
12.8 km
Pendleton County Poor Farm
10 km
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30.5 km
Ananias Pitsenbarger Farm
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Franklin Gorge
3.9 km
Old Judy Church
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Day-Vandevander Mill
31.4 km
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