New River Canyon From Hawk's Nest State Park, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1956
Description:
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Once called Marshall's Pillar for Chief Justice John Marshall who came here in 1812. Engineers declare the New River Canyon, 585 feet deep, surpasses the famed Royal Gorge. Tunnel for river makes vast water power here. On U.S. Route 60." Published by Genuine Curteich. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
Pictured is the parking area and view of Hawk's Nest State Park on U.S. Route 60, Fayette County. From this station you can see the famous New River Canyon which is visited by thousands of persons each year.