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Star City, West Virginia

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History of Star City

Monongah Mine Disaster

1907

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

18.3 mi away

Prickett's Fort

1774

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

15.6 mi away

Everything Near Star City

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

  • Seneca Glass Company Building · 1.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered how those beautiful crystal glasses are made? You're approaching a place where the magic of glassmaking truly came alive in West Virginia! This industrial complex, now known as Seneca Center, was…

  • Women's Christian Temperance Union Community Building · 2.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder what life was like when alcohol was illegal? You're about to explore a monument to that era, right here in Morgantown. This grand Classical Revival building, established in 1922, was the hub for the Women's…

  • Metropolitan Theatre (Morgantown, West Virginia) · 2.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder where Morgantown got its glitz? You're driving right into the heart of it – the Metropolitan Theatre, a true gem from the Roaring Twenties! It all started back in 1922, when construction began on this grand…

  • Alexander Wade House · 2.8 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…

  • Kern's Fort · 3.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Step back in time at this 1772 log house, a frontier home that witnessed early American settlement. This isn't just an old cabin; it's a window into the raw courage of those who first tamed this land. What you're…

  • Second Ward Negro Elementary School · 3.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over, history buff! You're approaching a place that tells a powerful story about segregated education right here in Morgantown. This unassuming brick building, known as the Second Ward Negro Elementary School, was…

  • Mason and Dixon Survey Terminal Point · 8.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Stand on the very spot that defined the boundary between North and South, a line that shaped American history. In 1767, surveyors Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon reached this point on Brown's Hill. They marked it as…

  • Friendship Hill · 8.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over here; you're about to see where a Swiss immigrant helped shape America's finances! Friendship Hill was the home of Albert Gallatin, a key figure in the early days of the United States. Gallatin, born in 1761,…

  • Camp Rhododendron · 9.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wonder what it took to build West Virginia's stunning state parks? You're about to uncover the story of the young men who carved this very landscape. This is Camp Rhododendron, a living monument to President…

  • Jacob Prickett Jr. Log House · 11.4 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…

  • Prickett's Fort State Park · 11.6 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…

  • Elkins Coal and Coke Company Historic District · 12.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine the air thick with coal dust and the roar of fire – this unassuming spot was once the heart of a coke-making empire! The Elkins Coal and Coke Company Historic District, near Bretz, WV, stands as a reminder of…

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  • Ralphsnyder Decagonal Barn · 14.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever seen a ten-sided barn? You're about to! This is the Ralphsnyder Decagonal Barn, a seriously unique piece of West Virginia's agricultural history. Built in 1890, this barn stands out for its unusual shape. Most…

  • Barrackville Covered Bridge · 14.3 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.…

  • Arthurdale, West Virginia · 14.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine a town born from hope during the Great Depression – that's Arthurdale. Back in 1933, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt championed this project as part of the New Deal. The goal was to provide homes and jobs to…

  • Prickett's Fort · 15.6 mi · Historical Marker

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

  • King Covered Bridge · 16.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Welcome to the King Covered Bridge, a charming piece of Greene County history! This bridge isn't just a way to cross Hoover Run; it's a window into the past. Built sometime before 1880, the King Covered Bridge is a…

  • Monongah Mine Disaster · 18.3 mi · Historical Marker

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

  • Fort Gaddis · 19.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over here for a minute – this unassuming log cabin, Fort Gaddis, is the oldest building in Fayette County. It's seen a lot. Colonel Thomas Gaddis built this place sometime between 1769 and 1774. Gaddis was in…

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