Seneca Rocks, West Virginia

From West Virginia (WV) Cyclopedia

The unincorporated community of Seneca Rocks, WV (pop. 482 in 2000), in Pendleton County, takes its name from the towering Seneca Rocks sandstone formation that dominates the local landscape. The town may best be known as a destination for campers, hikers, and climbers. US-33 converges with WV-28 and WV-55 at Seneca Rocks near the confluence of Seneca Creek and the North Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac River.

The village was formerly known as "Mouth of Seneca" and was historically an important trading center on one of the few routes through the Allegheny Mountains. An important Native American trail, the Seneca Trail, formerly descended Seneca Creek to the rock and followed the North Fork to the South Branch. In 1845, a post office was established at the Mouth of Seneca. It was later renamed Seneca Rocks, with Aaron Boggs as postmaster.

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External Link: Rock Climbing in West Virginia (http://www.wvexplorer.com/recreation/Rock%20Climbing/default.asp)

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See also: Falls of Seneca