Tygart Valley River and West Fork River Join to Form the Monongahela River, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1909
Description:
The Tygart Valley River is on the left, Monongahela River is in the center, and the West Fork River is on the right. 'Around Fairmont 115 leave 215 for Connellsvile. Quite a pretty town altho hilly. Want to finish writing this eve or in am.' Postcard sent to Miss Ester Shirley, Shen Jct, W. Va. on December 14, 1909.
Flood Debris (including a house) at theTygart River Reservoir Dam
Date:
ca. 1905-1925
Description:
The debris after a flood stopped by the Tygart River Reservoir Dam. On the back facts on the dam are noted: 'Supervision: Corps, U. S. Army Engineers, Pittsburgh, Pa., Contractors: Frederick Snare Corp., New York, N. Y., Length 1900 Ft., Height: 265 Ft., Shore Line of lake: 68.6 miles, Photo: W. R. Loar & Son, Grafton, W. Va.'
Valley Falls Historic Marker on U. S. Route 50 near Grafton, W. Va.
Date:
1951
Description:
"Beauty spot six miles north on the boundary of Taylor and Marion counties where Tygarts Valley River dashes through a mile-long gorge in series of lovely falls and rapids. Included in 1000-acre grant to Thomas Parkeson in 1773."