Smoke Hole Historical

Smoke Hole Historical (HM1SW2)

Location: Upper Tract, WV 26866 Pendleton County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 48.375', W 79° 16.585'

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Smoke Hole, a rugged canyon formed by the
South Branch of the Potomac River, extends
eighteen miles south to U.S. 220. Early explorers
reported that heavy mists rising from the canyon
looked like smoke coming from a deep hole.
The canyon contains many caves and spectacular
rock formations. Among the many caves, is Smoke
Hole Cave. Its name originates from the presence
of smoke stains on the roof which may have
been caused by Indian campfires.
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HM NumberHM1SW2
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Year Placed1969
Placed ByVirginia Department of Culture and History
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, July 1st, 2016 at 9:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 649659 N 4296687
Decimal Degrees38.80625000, -79.27641667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 48.375', W 79° 16.585'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 48' 22.5" N, 79° 16' 35.1" W
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Area Code(s)304
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Co Rte 2, Upper Tract WV 26866, US
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