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

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

IDNO:: 053697
Title:: Picture Rock, Fox and Ox Camp, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:: undated
Description:: Rock formations on this cliff face resemble a fox and an ox, thus giving the camp its name.

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

IDNO:: 053722
Title:: The Hermitage Hotel Lobby, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:: undated

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

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

IDNO:: 053725
Title:: Petersburg From Civil War Fort, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:: undated
Description:: The Civil War fort, Fort Mulligan, sits on top a hill and looks over the South Branch Potomac River.

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

IDNO:: 053726
Title:: Bird's Eye View of Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:: undated

5. Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:: 053729
Title:: Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:: undated

6. Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:: 053737
Title:: Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:: undated

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

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

IDNO:: 053720
Title:: The Hermitage Hotel Dining Room, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:: undated
Description:: The Hermitage Hotel was located on Route 220 in Petersburg, W. Va.

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

IDNO:: 053727
Title:: Bridge Over Loonis Creek, Near Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:: undated

9. Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:: 053728
Title:: Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:: undated

The saw mill was built in 1805.

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

IDNO:: 053732
Title:: Water Powered Saw Mill, Masonville Road, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:: undated
Description:: The saw mill was built in 1805.

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

IDNO:: 053731
Title:: Water Powered Flour Mill on Masonville Road, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:: undated

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

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

IDNO:: 053736
Title:: Ty's Motel, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:: undated
Description:: Text on back reads, "Ty's Motel, Route 4 and 28, 2 miles west of Petersburg. Forest Alkire, owner. Overlooking scenic valley."