The 3 Longest Covered Bridges In West Virginia All Survived The Civil War
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Hailing from a bygone era when horses were more common on roads than automobiles, covered bridges in West Virginia provide our busy, modern senses with charming reminders of less frenetic times. And in the Mountain State, we still get to enjoy at least 17 of these historic structures. Out of those, here are three of the longest-covered bridges in West Virginia: Philippi Covered Bridge, the Carrollton Covered Bridge, and the Barrackville Covered Bridge, each predating the Civil War. Let’s take a look at these iconic emblems.
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To find these three covered bridges in West Virginia, which are all located within an hour of each other, check Google Maps. Have you ever been to see any or all of these charming bridges? How about the other covered bridges near me? If so, please share in the comments below.
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Historic Places In West Virginia
What are some of the most historic places in West Virginia?
This list of 20 historically significant places in West Virginia is a great place to start. Here are just a few memorable attractions.
- Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (71 Asylum Drive, Weston, WV): We've visited this National Historic Landmark several times and have taken people by because it's unbelievable. The 160-year-old asylum once served as a place to live for the mentally ill beginning in the mid-1800s. And if walls could talk, we would hear interesting stories of Civil War raids, and other exciting events as well as screaming and crying from the patients. And of note, it is the largest hand-cut sandstone building in America. A variety of paranormal and historic tours are offered.
- Palace of Gold (3759 McCreary's Ridge Road, Moundsville, WV): Located in New Vrindaban near Moundsville, Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold was built in the 1970s by devotees of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness as a residence for their founder and leader, Srila Prabhupada. The palace was completed in 1979 and Prabhupada died in 1977, so he never saw its completion. New Vrindaban itself is worth seeing, a 1,200-acre community that includes the palace, founded in 1968 and named for the Indian city.
- West Virginia Penitentiary (818 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, WV): In addition to its history, this massive structure is renowned as one of the most haunted prisons in America. The West Virginia Penitentiary kept convicts from 1876 to 1995 within its cold, stony walls. Many of them were mistreated or wreaked havoc during their stays, and some of them mysteriously remained. A variety of entertaining tours are offered for those willing to be frightened to the core.