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Reverse reads: "Coopers Rock State Forest abounds in natural beauties. Entering through a rustic gateway, the visitor is delighted with the profusion of brilliant rhododendrons, the miles of shady trails which invite exploration. The picturesque picnic tables, the hospitable shelters with open fireplaces, together with other facilities planned for their enjoyment. The park is named after the huge rock which was at one time the refuge of a cooper fleeing from justice."

1. Coopers Rock State Forest Entrance

IDNO:: 052968
Title:: Coopers Rock State Forest Entrance
Date:: ca. 1930-1969
Description:: Reverse reads: "Coopers Rock State Forest abounds in natural beauties. Entering through a rustic gateway, the visitor is delighted with the profusion of brilliant rhododendrons, the miles of shady trails which invite exploration. The picturesque picnic tables, the hospitable shelters with open fireplaces, together with other facilities planned for their enjoyment. The park is named after the huge rock which was at one time the refuge of a cooper fleeing from justice."

Reverse reads: "View of Cooper's Rock. Cooper's Rock, State Forest, near Morgantown, West Virginia."

2. Cooper's Rock Overlook

IDNO:: 052965
Title:: Cooper's Rock Overlook
Date:: ca. 1930-1969
Description:: Reverse reads: "View of Cooper's Rock. Cooper's Rock, State Forest, near Morgantown, West Virginia."

The wall at the edge of the Coopers Rock Overlook was constructed in the 1930s by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps, or CCC.

3. Cooper Rocks State Forest Near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 052941
Title:: Cooper Rocks State Forest Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1930-1969
Description:: The wall at the edge of the Coopers Rock Overlook was constructed in the 1930s by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps, or CCC.

"Cheat River Gorge as seen from Cooper's Rocks near Morgantown, W. Va. 2,000 feet above sea level."

4. Cooper's Rock Overlook

IDNO:: 052940
Title:: Cooper's Rock Overlook
Date:: ca. 1930-1969
Description:: "Cheat River Gorge as seen from Cooper's Rocks near Morgantown, W. Va. 2,000 feet above sea level."

A view of a graffiti-ed rock wall at Coopers Rock.

5. Coopers Rock, Near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 052929
Title:: Coopers Rock, Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: undated
Description:: A view of a graffiti-ed rock wall at Coopers Rock.

Three men stand below a foot bridge spanning a ravine at Coopers Rock State Forest, W. Va.

6. Foot Bridge, Cooper Rocks, Near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 052925
Title:: Foot Bridge, Cooper Rocks, Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: undated
Description:: Three men stand below a foot bridge spanning a ravine at Coopers Rock State Forest, W. Va.

View of the Cheat River with mist on the mountains from Coopers Rock overlook in Cooper's Rock State Forest, W. Va..

7. View of the Cheat River from Cooper's Rock, W. Va.

IDNO:: 050566
Title:: View of the Cheat River from Cooper's Rock, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1910-1930
Description:: View of the Cheat River with mist on the mountains from Coopers Rock overlook in Cooper's Rock State Forest, W. Va..

8. Coopers Rock Springs, Near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 048316
Title:: Coopers Rock Springs, Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: Undated

9. Two Women and Man on Rock at Coopers Rock State Forest, Monongalia Co., W. Va.

IDNO:: 048309
Title:: Two Women and Man on Rock at Coopers Rock State Forest, Monongalia Co., W. Va.
Date:: Undated

10. Residence of McCollum Sisters, Coopers Rock, Monongalia Co., W. Va.

IDNO:: 048307
Title:: Residence of McCollum Sisters, Coopers Rock, Monongalia Co., W. Va.
Date:: Undated

Location is probably at the main overlook of Coopers Rock State Forest. Many names, initials, and phrases are written on the rock including "Camp Smooch".

11. Two Girls on Graffiti Covered Rock, Coopers Rock State Forest, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 047784
Title:: Two Girls on Graffiti Covered Rock, Coopers Rock State Forest, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:: Undated
Description:: Location is probably at the main overlook of Coopers Rock State Forest. Many names, initials, and phrases are written on the rock including "Camp Smooch".

This is a photograph of the Cheat River. It was taken from Coopers Rock, West Virginia.

12. View of Cheat River, Coopers Rock, West Virginia

IDNO:: 039378
Title:: View of Cheat River, Coopers Rock, West Virginia
Date:: 1950
Description:: This is a photograph of the Cheat River. It was taken from Coopers Rock, West Virginia.

This is a photograph of George and Sarah Barrick. They are at Coopers Rock, West Virginia.

13. George and Sarah Barrick at Coopers Rock, West Virginia

IDNO:: 039377
Title:: George and Sarah Barrick at Coopers Rock, West Virginia
Date:: 1950
Description:: This is a photograph of George and Sarah Barrick. They are at Coopers Rock, West Virginia.

2,000 feet above sea level.

14. Cheat River Gorge View from Cooper's Rocks Near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 037125
Title:: Cheat River Gorge View from Cooper's Rocks Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:: 2,000 feet above sea level.

15. Gateway to Cooper's Rock Camp, W. Va.

IDNO:: 031817
Title:: Gateway to Cooper's Rock Camp, W. Va.

The pavilion's entrance is shown.

16. Cooper's Rock Park Pavilion, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 031813
Title:: Cooper's Rock Park Pavilion, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:: The pavilion's entrance is shown.

The parking lot is filled with automobiles.

17. Cooper's Rock State Park Parking Lot

IDNO:: 031812
Title:: Cooper's Rock State Park Parking Lot
Description:: The parking lot is filled with automobiles.

18. Cooper's Rock Observation Deck, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 031794
Title:: Cooper's Rock Observation Deck, Morgantown, W. Va.

19. Cooper's Rock Facility, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 031793
Title:: Cooper's Rock Facility, Morgantown, W. Va.

20. Cooper's Rock Observation Deck, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 031792
Title:: Cooper's Rock Observation Deck, Morgantown, W. Va.

21. Civilian Conservation Corpsmen Standing in an Observation Tower in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 031788
Title:: Civilian Conservation Corpsmen Standing in an Observation Tower in Morgantown, W. Va.

22. Civilian Conservation Corpsmen Standing in an Observation Tower in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 031787
Title:: Civilian Conservation Corpsmen Standing in an Observation Tower in Morgantown, W. Va.

23. Civilian Conservation Corps Member at Front Gate of Cooper's Rock, W. Va.

IDNO:: 031776
Title:: Civilian Conservation Corps Member at Front Gate of Cooper's Rock, W. Va.
Description:: CCC 109.

Riffle and Mitchell on bridge leading to Cooper's Rock: CCC 88.

24. Civilian Conservation Corps Members Riffle and Mitchel, Cooper's Rock, W. Va.

IDNO:: 031774
Title:: Civilian Conservation Corps Members Riffle and Mitchel, Cooper's Rock, W. Va.
Description:: Riffle and Mitchell on bridge leading to Cooper's Rock: CCC 88.

25. Road Leading to Coooper's Rock, W. Va.

IDNO:: 031757
Title:: Road Leading to Coooper's Rock, W. Va.

26. Cooper's Rock Observation Deck, W. Va.

IDNO:: 031756
Title:: Cooper's Rock Observation Deck, W. Va.
Description:: CCC31.

27. Civilian Conservation Corps Guide & Contact Station in Coopers Rock

IDNO:: 031741
Title:: Civilian Conservation Corps Guide & Contact Station in Coopers Rock

28. Shelter at Coopers Rock

IDNO:: 031737
Title:: Shelter at Coopers Rock

29. Cars Entering Coopers Rock

IDNO:: 031721
Title:: Cars Entering Coopers Rock

30. Coopers Rock State Park

IDNO:: 031715
Title:: Coopers Rock State Park

31. Civilian Conservation Corps Pavilion in Coopers Rock State Park

IDNO:: 031713
Title:: Civilian Conservation Corps Pavilion in Coopers Rock State Park

Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.

32. Coopers Rock Overlook

IDNO:: 031704
Title:: Coopers Rock Overlook
Description:: Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.

33. Railing Around Overlook At Coopers Rock Built By Civilian Conservation Corps.

IDNO:: 031661
Title:: Railing Around Overlook At Coopers Rock Built By Civilian Conservation Corps.

34. View of Civilian Conservation Corps Camp S-75, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 031648
Title:: View of Civilian Conservation Corps Camp S-75, Morgantown, W. Va.

35. Civilian Conservation Corps Camp S-75 in Morgantown, W. V.a.

IDNO:: 031642
Title:: Civilian Conservation Corps Camp S-75 in Morgantown, W. V.a.

36. Pavilion at Coopers Rock Under Construction

IDNO:: 031636
Title:: Pavilion at Coopers Rock Under Construction

37. Bridge to Coopers Rock

IDNO:: 031635
Title:: Bridge to Coopers Rock

38. Pavilion at Coopers Rock

IDNO:: 031634
Title:: Pavilion at Coopers Rock

39. Railing at Coopers Rock

IDNO:: 031631
Title:: Railing at Coopers Rock

40. Arch Over Main Gate Leading into Coopers Rock Park

IDNO:: 031630
Title:: Arch Over Main Gate Leading into Coopers Rock Park

41. Glen McIntyre and Albert Ruble at Coopers Rock

IDNO:: 031628
Title:: Glen McIntyre and Albert Ruble at Coopers Rock

42. Bridge to Coopers Rock

IDNO:: 031627
Title:: Bridge to Coopers Rock

43. Cooper's Rock, Foot Bridge, Near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 028270
Title:: Cooper's Rock, Foot Bridge, Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1905-1925

44. Hay Stack Rock, Cooper's Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 028269
Title:: Hay Stack Rock, Cooper's Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:: 1918/11

Likely at a state park, possibly Cooper's Rock.

45. Man Pushing Wheelbarrow between Stone Walls

IDNO:: 026888
Title:: Man Pushing Wheelbarrow between Stone Walls
Description:: Likely at a state park, possibly Cooper's Rock.

View from the "Rock" looking back towards the mountain. A folding camera lays on the rock in the foreground.

46. Coopers Rocks, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 018169
Title:: Coopers Rocks, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:: 1920/07
Description:: View from the "Rock" looking back towards the mountain. A folding camera lays on the rock in the foreground.

47. Henry Clay Iron Furnace on Quarry Run Road, Coopers Rock State Park, W. Va.

IDNO:: 017403
Title:: Henry Clay Iron Furnace on Quarry Run Road, Coopers Rock State Park, W. Va.

48. Visitors at Cooper's Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 017112
Title:: Visitors at Cooper's Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

49. Visitors at Cooper's Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 017111
Title:: Visitors at Cooper's Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Photo by Conservation Commission of West Virginia.

50. Young Couple Enjoying the View from the Overlook at Cooper's Rock State Park, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 016840
Title:: Young Couple Enjoying the View from the Overlook at Cooper's Rock State Park, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1950
Description:: Photo by Conservation Commission of West Virginia.

51. Trout Pond Warming Shed and Dock Under Construction at Coopers Rock State Park, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 016838
Title:: Trout Pond Warming Shed and Dock Under Construction at Coopers Rock State Park, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:: 1961

52. Home of McCollum Sisters, Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 016616
Title:: Home of McCollum Sisters, Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

53. Bridge and Walkways at Coopers Rock State Forest, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 016613
Title:: Bridge and Walkways at Coopers Rock State Forest, Monongalia County, W. Va.

View of Hay Stack Rock at Coopers Rock near Morgantown.

54. Hay Stack Rock, Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 016604
Title:: Hay Stack Rock, Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Description:: View of Hay Stack Rock at Coopers Rock near Morgantown.

55. Foot Bridge at Top of Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 016603
Title:: Foot Bridge at Top of Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1910

56. Cooper's Rock Springs, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 016602
Title:: Cooper's Rock Springs, Monongalia County, W. Va.

57. Henry Clay Iron Furnace on Quarry Run Road, Coopers Rock State Park, W. Va.

IDNO:: 016373
Title:: Henry Clay Iron Furnace on Quarry Run Road, Coopers Rock State Park, W. Va.
Date:: 1890/08

58. Tourists at Cooper's Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 016362
Title:: Tourists at Cooper's Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1945

59. Cooper's Rock State Park Entrance, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 016361
Title:: Cooper's Rock State Park Entrance, Monongalia County, W. Va.

'Men are working on the step project near the entrance to Coopers Rock.'

60. Mixing Cement for the Steps of a Building at Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 016303
Title:: Mixing Cement for the Steps of a Building at Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1960-1970
Description:: 'Men are working on the step project near the entrance to Coopers Rock.'

61. Photographer at Coopers Rock Overlook, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 016289
Title:: Photographer at Coopers Rock Overlook, Monongalia County, W. Va.

62. Campsite at Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 016286
Title:: Campsite at Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1960-1970

63. Winter View of a Picnic Area in the Woods at Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 016280
Title:: Winter View of a Picnic Area in the Woods at Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:: 1961

'See the spectacular Cheat River Canyon from the overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest, near Morgantown.

64. Couple Enjoying the View at Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 016277
Title:: Couple Enjoying the View at Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1960
Description:: 'See the spectacular Cheat River Canyon from the overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest, near Morgantown.

65. Constructing a Building at Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 016262
Title:: Constructing a Building at Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1960-1970

66. Henry Clay Iron Furnace on Quarry Run Road, Coopers Rock State Park, W. Va.

IDNO:: 016245
Title:: Henry Clay Iron Furnace on Quarry Run Road, Coopers Rock State Park, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1910

Sign reads Cheat Canyon. Approximate Depth 12,000 Feet.

67. Enjoying the View at Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 016241
Title:: Enjoying the View at Coopers Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:: 1951/07
Description:: Sign reads Cheat Canyon. Approximate Depth 12,000 Feet.

68. Road Closed Fire Danger at Coopers Rock State Park, Monongalia County, W. Va

IDNO:: 016224
Title:: Road Closed Fire Danger at Coopers Rock State Park, Monongalia County, W. Va
Date:: 1960-1970

69. Tourists at Cooper's Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 016223
Title:: Tourists at Cooper's Rock, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:: 1961

70. Henry Clay Iron Furnace on Quarry Run Road, Coopers Rock State Park, W. Va.

IDNO:: 016220
Title:: Henry Clay Iron Furnace on Quarry Run Road, Coopers Rock State Park, W. Va.

71. Winter Scene at Cooper's Rock, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 015704
Title:: Winter Scene at Cooper's Rock, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:: 1920

72. Winter Scene at Cooper's Rock, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 015701
Title:: Winter Scene at Cooper's Rock, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:: 1920

73. Residence of McCollum Sisters, Coopers Rock, Preston County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 015651
Title:: Residence of McCollum Sisters, Coopers Rock, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1910

74. Civilian Conservation Corps Member John Cortez at Cooper's Rock

IDNO:: 012490
Title:: Civilian Conservation Corps Member John Cortez at Cooper's Rock
Date:: undated

Couples pose for a photograph on a ledge. Possibly at Coopers Rock.

75. Turn of the Century Hikers at Cooper's Rock, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 010771
Title:: Turn of the Century Hikers at Cooper's Rock, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1900
Description:: Couples pose for a photograph on a ledge. Possibly at Coopers Rock.

76. Friends Take in the View at Coopers Rock, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 009547
Title:: Friends Take in the View at Coopers Rock, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1910

77. Visiting Cooper's Rock near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 009452
Title:: Visiting Cooper's Rock near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1900