Watters Smith Memorial State Park

From West Virginia (WV) Cyclopedia

Restored homestead at Watters Smith State Park
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Restored homestead at Watters Smith State Park

Watters Smith Memorial State Park (map (http://www.wvamaps.com/maps/index.php?place=Watters%20Smith%20Memorial%20State%20Park&state=WV&lon=-80.4114&lat=39.1694&pop=0&county=Harrison&elev=0&scale=3)), in Harrison County, south of Clarksburg, WV, preserves the homestead of pioneer Watters Smith, who settled here in 1796. A log cabin, built in 1876, has been restored as a museum. A third museum building houses artifacts of pioneer agriculture in West Virginia.


Recreation: hiking trails, swimming pool, game courts, gift shop, horseback riding

Lodging: nearby

Dining: picnic areas; concession

Highlights: Smith Family Home, Pioneer Log Cabin, Farming Museum


Park Maps: Map (http://www.wvamaps.com/maps/index.php?place=Watters%20Smith%20Memorial%20State%20Park&state=WV&lon=-80.4114&lat=39.1694&pop=0&county=Harrison&elev=0&scale=3) : Topo Map (http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=39.1694&lon=-80.4114) : Aerial Photo (http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?S=12&T=1&lat=39.16944&lon=-80.41139): Tiger Map (http://tiger.census.gov/cgi-bin/mapsurfer?lat=39.16944&lon=-80.41139&wid=.08&ht=.06&mark=-80.41139,39.16944,smalldot,Watters+Smith+Memorial+State+Park)


Watters Smith Memorial (http://www.watterssmithstatepark.com)

PO Box 296, Lost Creek, WV 26385 / Phone: (304) 745-3081

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