Showing posts with label West Virginia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label West Virginia. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

West Virginia

West Virginia Turnpike
Bridge over Bluestone Gorge is 238 feet high.  Dedicated to Sergeant Cornelius Charlton who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.

West Virginia Turnpike
Aerial view of Bender Bridge, showing entrance to Tunnel.  Bridge is 284 feet high.

Harper's Ferry, West Virginia
Located at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains between the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers, Harper's Ferry remains reminiscent of the Civil War era.  here Rebels and Yankees battled for control of the all important rail link to the west.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

West Virginia

West Virginia Turnpike
Kanahwa City Interchange.  View of Charleston and Kanahwa River.

West Virginia Turnpike
Bender Bridge and entrance to Tunnel.  Bridge is 284 feet high.  Highest bridge ieast of Mississippi River.

W. VA. T.P. 1 - Glass House Restaurant on the West Virginia Turnpike
One of the Three Service Plazas on the West Virginia Turnpike where excellent food and all services can be obtained.

Charles Town Race Track
Charles Town, West Va.
This popular 3/4 mile track, with its beautiful surroundings is the home of the Charles Town Jockey Club.