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Cass, West Virginia

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History of Cass

Cass Scenic Railroad

1901

A restored logging railroad using original Shay locomotives to climb Bald Knob, West Virginia's third-highest peak.

National Radio Astronomy Observatory

1958

Home to the world's largest fully steerable radio telescope, in a valley where cell phones and Wi-Fi are banned.

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Everything Near Cass

9 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

  • Cass Scenic Railroad · 0.2 mi · Historical Marker

    A restored logging railroad using original Shay locomotives to climb Bald Knob, West Virginia's third-highest peak.

  • Cass Scenic Railroad State Park · 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Listen to the whistle blow! You're near Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, a place where the echoes of logging history still rumble through the mountains. Back in the early 1900s, this area was a bustling hub for the West…

  • Cass Historic District · 0.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Step back in time in Cass, a company town built around a lumber railroad. Imagine a bustling frontier of industry right here in West Virginia. This entire historic district, founded in 1902 by the West Virginia Pulp and…

  • Seneca State Forest · 4.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered what West Virginia’s oldest state forest looks like? You’re driving right through it! Established in 1924, this sprawling wilderness holds a fascinating past. You're approaching Seneca State Forest, the…

  • National Radio Astronomy Observatory · 5.0 mi · Historical Marker

    Home to the world's largest fully steerable radio telescope, in a valley where cell phones and Wi-Fi are banned.

  • Reber Radio Telescope · 6.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over for a minute and check out the grandfather of all radio telescopes! This unassuming dish is the Reber Radio Telescope, a pioneering instrument that helped launch the field of radio astronomy. In 1937, Grote…

  • Battle of Camp Allegheny · 11.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Stand on the site of the Battle of Camp Allegheny, a brutal clash in the early days of the Civil War. On December 13, 1861, Confederate and Union forces met here in a fierce, albeit relatively small, battle. Confederate…

  • Pocahontas County Opera House · 15.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Experience the echoes of performers past in this historic opera house, built in 1907. You're approaching a place where the curtain has risen on countless stories, and the walls still hum with forgotten melodies. Back in…

  • Fort Marrow · 17.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered what it was like to defend a Union stronghold deep in Confederate territory? Step back in time right here at Fort Marrow. This seven-sided earthen fort tells a silent story of Civil War grit. In the early…

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