Hawk's Nest
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member two-bit Joe
N 38° 07.374 W 081° 07.669
17S E 488796 N 4219458
New River Canyon, 585 feet deep
Waymark Code: WM2JZ4
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 11/13/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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Once called Marshall's Pillar for Chief Justice John Marshall, who came here, 1812. U. S. engineers declare the New River Canyon, 585 feet deep, surpasses the famed Royal Gorge. Tunnel for river makes vast water power here.
Marker Title: Hawk's Nest

Marker Location: US 60 (eastbound) at Hawk's Nest State Park

County or Independent City: Fayette

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Marker Number: Not listed

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