Seneca Rocks
N 38° 50.013 W 079° 22.570
17S E 640943 N 4299558
Describes the nearby sandstone that is one of West Virginia's best known landmarks.
Waymark Code: WMEJP5
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/05/2012
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Seneca Rocks
Seneca Rocks, an outstanding natural formation of Tuscarora Sandstone of the Silurian Age, rises over 900 feet above the North Fork of the South Branch. This almost perpendicular rock mass overlooks junction of Seneca Trail and Shawnee Trail, or Warriors' Path, and the site of the Indian village with its legend of "Snmow Bird." the Indian Princess. One of West Virginia's best known landmarks.
Marker Number: none
Marker Title: Seneca Rocks
Marker Location: Along routes 33 and 55 south of Seneca Rocks
County or Independent City: Seneca Rocks
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Historic Commission, 1963
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