Fairmont, West Virginia

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Rivers & Roads in Song near Fairmont

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Fairmont.

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

• Barrackville Covered Bridge · 2.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Cross this historic covered bridge, built in 1853 by the renowned bridge builder Lemuel Chenoweth, and imagine a time before modern transportation. Before you, spanning Buffalo Creek, is the Barrackville Covered Bridge.…

• Prickett's Fort · 2.8 mi · Historical Marker

  A reconstructed frontier fort where settlers sheltered during Native American raids in the Revolutionary era.

• Monongah Mine Disaster · 3.7 mi · Historical Marker

  The worst mining disaster in American history, killing 362 miners (possibly more) on December 6, 1907.

• Prickett's Fort State Park · 3.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a constant fear of attack. That's what life was like here in the late 1700s along the Virginia frontier. Prickett's Fort was built in 1774 as a place of refuge from Native American attacks. Settlers from the…

• Jacob Prickett Jr. Log House · 3.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time at this 1781 log house, a testament to early pioneer life in West Virginia. This isn't just an old building; it's a window into the raw courage it took to settle this land. Pulling up to the Jacob…

• Grafton National Cemetery · 11.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pay your respects at Grafton National Cemetery, a silent testament to sacrifice since the Civil War. This tranquil 3.2-acre cemetery became a final resting place for Civil War casualties in 1867. Imagine the somber…

• International Mother's Day Shrine · 11.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder where Mother's Day got its start? It all began right here in Grafton, West Virginia. This is Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church, where Anna Jarvis conceived the idea for a special day honoring mothers.…

• Tygart Dam · 12.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Marvel at this massive gravity dam, built in the 1930s to control the Tygart River. Imagine the roar of the Tygart River before this immense structure tamed it. From 1934 to 1938, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…

• Simpson Creek Covered Bridge · 13.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Drive through this charming covered bridge, a rare surviving example of 19th-century bridge construction. It's a tangible link to a time when craftsmanship and community went hand-in-hand. The Simpson Creek Covered…

• Anna Jarvis House · 13.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a moment and imagine a young girl growing up here, unaware she'd one day launch a national holiday. This is the Anna Jarvis House, where the founder of Mother's Day was born. Anna was born here in 1864.…

• Alexander Wade House · 14.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder why you went from first grade to second, or why you got a diploma? You can thank the brilliant mind who lived right here! This unassuming house, built in 1860, became home to Alexander Wade in 1872. He was a…

• Bridgeport Lamp Chimney Company Bowstring Concrete Arch Bridge · 14.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Look left, and marvel at this unique bowstring concrete arch bridge, a testament to early 20th-century engineering! It’s not just any bridge; it’s a silent witness to Bridgeport’s industrial past. Built in 1924, this…