Giles, Fayette & Kanawha Turnpike
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dukemartin
N 37° 36.901 W 080° 56.257
17S E 505505 N 4163103
A quick,description of the route of the turnpike.
Waymark Code: WMWMFN
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member razalas
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Giles, Fayette & Kanawha Turnpike

Approx. site of 40 mile post of 118 mile turnpike auth. 1883 by Va. leg. Cap $42,600, ($16,000 state). Cost:$25,429. Route: Pearisburg, Giles Co. to Peterstown & Red Sulphur; crossed New at Indian Creek to Bluestone and forded near here; along Bluestone Mt. to John's Knob & Jumping Br.; across White Oak Mt. to Glade Creek; to Mt. Hope; Fayetteville, Cotton Hill and Kanawha R. Old Farley Trace nearby.
Marker Number: none on marker

Marker Title: Giles, Fayette & Kanawha Turnpike

Marker Location: Bluestone State Park road, (CR 20/2)

County or Independent City: Summers County

Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Division of Culture & History

Web Site: Not listed
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