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1. Smiths Falls, near Petersburg, W. Va.

Today this line is owned by the West Virginia State Rail Authority, which runs a tourist train,  the Potomac Eagles Scenic Railroad, on the line.

2. First Train to Petersburg on the Hampshire Southern Railroad, Petersburg, W. Va.

3. Flooded Streets, Petersburg, W. Va.

Text reads, "Mountain Slide, approx. 2 1/2 mi. Torrential rains on June 17 1949 brought tons of earth and rock from mountain side blocking routes 4 and 28. Petersburg, W. Va."

4. Mountain Slide, Petersburg, W. Va.

5. Mountain Slides on Routes 4 and 28, Petersburg, W. Va.

6. Wreckage of Flood, South End of Petersburg, W. Va.

Text reads, "Wreckage of auto owned by N. Y. couple. Car and $3000 of wedding presents were complete loss and owners were stranded on the roof of the Ours home for 15 hours in the Flood June 17 1949. Flash flood, Petersburg, W. Va."

7. Wreckage of Auto, Petersburg, W. Va.

Text reads, "Scene showing wreckage at south end of Petersburg, W. Va. Flood of June 17 1949. Waters rising for the second time."

8. Wreckage at South End of Petersburg, W. Va.

Text reads, "Scene on Route 42 between Maysville and Petersburg, W. Va. Lunice Creek Bridge, Petersburg,  Flood June 17 1949."

9. Lunice Creek Bridge in Flood, Petersburg, W. Va.

Text reads, "Scene of wreckage after Petersburg, W. Va. flood June 17 1949. Scene back of Tanners, Petersburg, W. Va."

10. Wreckage of Flood, Petersburg, W. Va.

11. Wreckage on Johnson Run, South Petersburg, W. Va.

Text reads, "Scene of south end of Petersburg, W. Va. as raging waters carry away slaughterhouse in foreground. Photo by Addison. Flood of June 17 1949."

12. Wreckage of Flood, Petersburg, W. Va.

13. Devastation in South Petersburg, W. Va.

Text reads, "Highway washout on Rts. 4 and 28, W. Va. Flood June 17 2019. Approx. 1000 ft. of highway is washed completely away."

14. Highway Washout on Routes 4 and 28, Petersburg, W. Va.

Text reads, "Flood scene, Petersburg, W. Va. June 17, 1949. Photo shows Ours home resting on Rt. 4 and 28. Travellers from N. Y. were stranded on this roof for 15 hours."

15. Flood Scene, Petersburg, W. Va.

16. Flood Waters Receding, South Petersburg, W. Va.

The Riverside Tannery was damaged by fire on January 24, 1906.

17. Riverside Tannery, Petersburg, W. Va.

18. The Rock House, Near Petersburg, W. Va.

19. Petersburg, W. Va.

20. Court House, Petersburg, W. Va.

21. Administration Building, St. John's Academy, Petersburg, W. Va.

22. U. S. 220 near Petersburg, W. Va.

This view of Petersburg's Main Street features the Alpine Theater, which is no longer open, and a sign advertising Amoco American Gas.

23. Main Street, Petersburg, W. Va.

24. Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, W. Va.

Rock formations on this cliff face resemble a fox and an ox, thus giving the camp its name.

25. Picture Rock, Fox and Ox Camp, Petersburg, W. Va.

26. The Hermitage Hotel Lobby, Petersburg, W. Va.

The Civil War fort, Fort Mulligan, sits on top a hill and looks over the South Branch Potomac River.

27. Petersburg From Civil War Fort, Petersburg, W. Va.

28. Bird's Eye View of Petersburg, W. Va.

29. Petersburg, W. Va.

30. Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, W. Va.

The Hermitage Hotel was located on Route 220 in Petersburg, W. Va.

31. The Hermitage Hotel Dining Room, Petersburg, W. Va.

32. Bridge Over Loonis Creek, Near Petersburg, W. Va.

33. Petersburg, W. Va.

The saw mill was built in 1805.

34. Water Powered Saw Mill, Masonville Road, Petersburg, W. Va.

35. Water Powered Flour Mill on Masonville Road, Petersburg, W. Va.

Text on back reads, "Ty's Motel, Route 4 and 28, 2 miles west of Petersburg. Forest Alkire, owner. Overlooking scenic valley."

36. Ty's Motel, Petersburg, W. Va.

Text on back reads, "Ty's Motel, Route 4 and 28, 2 miles west of Petersburg. Forest Alkire, owner. Overlooking scenic valley."

37. Ty's Motel, Petersburg, W. Va.

38. At the Fish Hatchery, Petersburg, W. Va.

39. The Hermitage Hotel, Petersburg, W. Va.

40. The Hermitage Hotel, Petersburg, W. Va.

Text on back reads, "Park Tourist Home - on Routes 4-28-42 and U. S. 220. Modern rooms, hot water heat, reasonable rates and free garage. Member 'Mountain States' tourist homes. Also cabins."

41. Park Tourist Home, Petersburg, W. Va.

Text on the back reads, "The Hermitage Hotel, Route 220, Petersburg, W. Va. In the beautiful South Branch Valley."

42. The Hermitage Hotel, Petersburg, W. Va.

A view of the North Fork South Branch Potomac River at the spot Seneca Creek empties into it at the base of Seneca Rocks. In the foreground a man sits in a canoe.

43. Scene on the North Fork, Petersburg, W. Va.

Text on the back reads, "Scenes at White Water Weekend, Petersburg, W. Va. The South Branch of the Potomac offers exciting white water for canoeist and kayakist. Taking one of the rapids in 14 mile course of the race."

44. White Water Weekend, Petersburg, W. Va.

Eagle Rocks is located 1/4 mile from Petersburg, W. Va., on Route 28.

45. Eagle Rocks, near Petersburg, W. Va.

46. Hopeville Rock, near Petersburg, W. Va.

47. Picture Rocks, near Petersburg, W. Va.

Text on the back reads, "Fox and Ox Camp. Good fishing - swimming - home cooking. On U. S. 220, 2 miles north of Petersburg, W. Va."

48. Fox and Ox Camp, Petersburg, W. Va.