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1. Grave Creek Mound, Moundsville, Marshall County, W. Va.

IDNO:
013294
Title:
Grave Creek Mound, Moundsville, Marshall County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
The 'Mammoth Mound' at Moundsville. 'One of the greatest pre-historic monuments in America. It is 245 feet in diameter at the base; 79 feet high, with apex flat, and about 150 feet in circumference.'

2. Grave Creek Mound, Moundsville, Marshall County, W. Va.

IDNO:
013297
Title:
Grave Creek Mound, Moundsville, Marshall County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
The 'Mammoth Mound' at Moundsville. 'One of the greatest pre-historic monuments in America. It is 245 feet in diameter at the base; 79 feet high, with apex flat, and about 150 feet in circumference.'
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

3. Bird's Eye View; Cameron, W. Va.

IDNO:
043035
Title:
Bird's Eye View; Cameron, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
See original for correspondence. Published by T.R. Rogers and Sons. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

4. The Spring, Camp Grounds; Moundsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
043038
Title:
The Spring, Camp Grounds; Moundsville, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
See original for correspondence. Published by T.R. Rogers and Sons. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Original illustration created in 1850. Caption on back of postcard reads; "This mammoth mound is the largest prehistoric monument in America. It is 79 feet high, 900 feet in circumference at base. Discovered 1772, Opened in 1838 by a tunnel along the natural surface to the center and a shaft from the apex to tunnel. Two vaults constructed of timber were revealed in which were found three human skeletons and numerous ornaments of copper, iron, mica, and bone. Also a curiously carved stone the characters on which have never been deciphered. Located at Moundsville and is now owned by the State of West Virginia." (From postcard collection legacy system.)

5. Romance of American History, Great Mound on the Banks of the Ohio; Near Grave Creek, Va.

IDNO:
043040
Title:
Romance of American History, Great Mound on the Banks of the Ohio; Near Grave Creek, Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Original illustration created in 1850. Caption on back of postcard reads; "This mammoth mound is the largest prehistoric monument in America. It is 79 feet high, 900 feet in circumference at base. Discovered 1772, Opened in 1838 by a tunnel along the natural surface to the center and a shaft from the apex to tunnel. Two vaults constructed of timber were revealed in which were found three human skeletons and numerous ornaments of copper, iron, mica, and bone. Also a curiously carved stone the characters on which have never been deciphered. Located at Moundsville and is now owned by the State of West Virginia." (From postcard collection legacy system.)
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

6. Stewart Stamping Co.; Moundsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
043056
Title:
Stewart Stamping Co.; Moundsville, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
See original for corresopndence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

7. McMechen Dam; Marshall Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
043060
Title:
McMechen Dam; Marshall Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
See original for corresopndence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)