2008 Official Visitors Guide to Greenbrier County, West Virginia - (Page 7) Martin & Jones Building Built in the late 1800s, this structure once had railcar access into the building for loading of freight. Consisting of hand-hewed beams, maple hardwood oors and a fourstory original freight elevator. 420-422 W. Edgar Avenue, Ronceverte 304-647-5353 Organ Cave Second longest commercial cave on the East Coast and a National Natural and Historic Landmark, featuring Thomas Jefferson’s three-toed sloth, largest collection of Civil War hoppers in U.S., extended caving tours and climbing wall and zipline. Mon-Sat 9-5 and Sun 1 and 4pm. Call for winter hours. Rt. 63 between Rts. 219 & 60, Ronceverte 304-645-7600 www.organcave.com Ronceverte Historic District A 120-acre historic district in downtown Ronceverte. The oldest building dates back to 1810, but most of the buildings came about during the town’s lumber heyday in the 1870s to 1890s. Ronceverte Island Park A 20-acre park located along the Greenbrier River featuring three ball elds, a municipal swimming pool (June-September), horseshoe pits, basketball and tennis courts, picnic areas, playground, walking path and amphitheatre. Rt. 219, Ronceverte Ronceverte Train Depot Built in 1914, this is the only craftsman style building remaining on the railroad line. The rst year of its opening, more than 65,000 passengers passed through its doors. The original passenger canopy and baggage building are still intact. Passenger service ceased in 1962. Edgar Avenue, Ronceverte Ronceverte Walking Tour Self-guided walking tour of historic Ronceverte. The brochure chronicles the town’s unique lumber and railroad history and captures tales of the town’s founders and architecture. 800-833-2068 Second Creek Stocked in April, this y- shing only creek offers a 1.5 mile section. Rt. 219, 5 miles south of Ronceverte Alderson Alderson Historic District Offering 165 structures of historic or architectural signi cance. Examples include Greek Revival, Federal, Queen Anne and Victorian. Also a restored 1896 rail station. Monroe & Greenbrier County sides of the Greenbrier River, Alderson Alderson Memorial Pedestrian Bridge Built in 1913, Alderson has the only bridge that links two counties and one town together. Closed to all but foot traf c except during the Alderson Fourth of July Parade. Newly restored. Rt. 12 and Monroe Avenue, Alderson The C&O Railroad Depot Newly restored C&O Depot (c. 1896) featuring a seasonal museum and gift shop. Located in the Alderson Historic District. Railroad Avenue, Alderson Fort Spring Boat Launch Canoe/kayak put-in located seven miles from Alderson. Enjoy mild whitewater along the downstream, two to three-hour journey to Alderson. Intersection of Rt. 63 and CR 43, Fort Spring Lower Greenbrier River Byway The Lower Greenbrier River Byway travels 27 miles along the railroad through scenic countryside, wooded areas and the charming town of Alderson before the river empties into the New River in Hinton, WV. Rts. 63, 3 and 12, Fort Spring to Alderson Old Greenbrier Baptist Church Organized in 1781, this church is the oldest Baptist Church in West Virginia with complete records since its organization. The church is built of Indiana limestone and has a complete pipe organ. 301 N. Monroe Street, Alderson Big & Little Clear Creeks Stocked several times during spring and fall. Both creeks are very accessible and offer trout shing areas. Perpendicular to Rt. 60, Rupert Greenbrier Hills Golf Club A nine-hole, par 70 course located on the western end of Greenbrier County on Rt. 60. Tennis courts also available. Open to the public. Daily 8-8, April 15-Oct. 31 Located on Rt. 60 West, Rainelle 304-438-9050 Meadow Creek Stocked once per month, February through May. Muskee and large mouth bass shing available. Perpendicular to Rt. 60 just west of Crawley Rainelle Area Appalachian Waters Scenic Byway Traversing Rt. 39 from Lexington, VA, to Summersville, WV, this Scenic Byway includes Summit Lake in northern Greenbrier County. Rt. 39, north of Rainelle Brochure Available (800) 833-2068 7 http://www.freespiritadventures.com http://www.organcave.com http://www.serenitynowoutfitters.com
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