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Graham House (circa 1770) P.O. Box 218, Hinton, WV 25951, Pencer Springs, 304-466-3321, Visit the home of Colonel James Graham, site of Indian Massacre of 1777. This is the oldest log home in West Virginia and is still on the original site. |
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Hinton National Historic District P.O. Box 477, Hinton, WV 25951, 304-466-3255, Discover this quaint, historic railroad village nestled in the mountains overlooking the New River. Over 200 buildings, churches and homes with rare and unusual architecture. Amtrak arrives 3 times per week. A must for railroad buffs! |
| Historic Sites & Monuments |
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John Henry Monument 206 Temple Street, Hinton, WV 25951, 304-466-5420, Re-visit the site where John Henry, the Steel Drivin' Man, beat the steam drill in the famous contest that took place right at Great Bend Tunnel.  |
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Hinton Railroad Museum 206 Temple Street, Hinton, WV 25951, 304-466-5420, Museum filled with uniforms, artifacts from the early days of the C&O Railway. Model train exhibit, tools used during the time of John Henry, the Steel Drivin' Man.  |
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Saunders One Room School House Museum 206 Temple Street, Hinton, WV 25951, 304-466-5420, Re-visit the past with a tour to this historic museum filled with reminders of days gone by, from the hickory stick to the pot-bellied stove, antique desks, and book collections.  |
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Veterans Memorial Museum P.O. Box 694, Hinton, WV 25951, 304-466-4443, View collections and memorabilia from the Revolutionary, Civil, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam & the Gulf Wars. General MacArthur's footlocker, vintage Jeep. |
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Bluestone Dam 701 Millyer Avenue, Hinton, WV 25951, 304-466-1234, Visitor Center on top of dam is open year round. Memorial Day to Labor Day tours are offered Wednesday and Thursday-1:30pm and Saturday and Sunday-2:00pm. more...  |
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Three Rivers Avian Center HC 74, Box 279, Hinton, WV 25951, Brooks, 304-466-4683, A private non-profit organization dedicated to providing veterinary and rehabilitative care for wild birds in WV and to educating and involving the public in natural resource conservation research. more... |
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World Famous New River Trains P.O. Box 451, Hinton, WV 25951, Kenova, 304-453-1641, The original New River Excursion Trains! One-day round trips of 300 miles in mid-October through the 65 mile long New River Gorge to Hinton for a street fair. Coach & first class service. more... |
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