Neighboring Hardy County is divided by two rivers into the Lost River and the South Branch valleys. George Washington explored this area as a surveyor in the mid-1700s. Both valleys offer a host of heritage tourism venues. Wardensville Named for William Warden, the town of Wardensville was a bustling community by the 1830s. Today this small community features early log houses and "the jail," built of hand-dressed stone as a blacksmith's shop in mid 1800s. Carpenter Gothic houses and early 20th century commercial buildings round out the fare. Lost River A kaleidoscope of American history and rural architecture -- from log cabin through Federal brick to Greek Revival to Victorian cottage and mansion -- portrays the Lost River Valley tour. Points of interest include: • Lost River General Store, (c. 1888). • Harper House. • A 150-year old bank barn that houses the Lost River Craft Cooperative, a showroom for fine, juried crafts, and the Lost River Valley Museum which reflects life in the Lost River Valley over the past 250 years. • Mathias Homestead (c. 1797) at the entrance of Lost River State Park. • Lee Cabin and Sulphur Spring. On to Moorefield Chartered in 1776, Moorefield is the setting for notable homes built by officers returning from the Revolutionary War. Moorefield also boasts a number of Victorian architecture gems. In fact, the town is so rich in history and architecture that visitors should inquire about a Walking Tour from the Historical Society located downtown. Old Fields A drive north on Route 220 from Moorefield to Old Fields features early pioneer homesteads and the great antebellum homes, "the Meadows, Sunset View, Willow Wall, and Buena Vista." Fort Pleasant, named for the 1756 fort, was the site of the Battle of Fort Pleasant in the French and Indian War. || Order your FREE West Virginia Magazine | Request FREE regional travel information | Locator Map | Back to the top | Take me home || site by WVAgency