Tollgate Historic Marker on U. S. Route 50 in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
"Tollgate--The Northwestern Turnpike, a favorite project of George Washington, opened in 1838. Such highways were called "turnpikes" from the gates at which tolls were collected. This town is named for the toll gate which stood here."
Bridgeport Upholstery Shop, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1961
Description:
The upholstery shop owned by brothers, Keith, Gerald and Drexell Armentrout was located on r RD 1 near RT 50. The site was occupied by Benny's Boot Hill in later years.