Smoke Hole
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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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West Virginia (Pendleton County)/Virginia
"The Mountain State"-western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863.
Pendleton County/Randolph County
Formed in 1788 from Hardy, Augusta, Rockingham.
West Virginia (Pendleton County)/Virginia
"The Mountain State"--western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863.
Smoke Hole Cave
Smoke Hole Road, WV
On Smoke Hole Knob (300 yards west), overlooking this site, is Smoke Hole Cave with its circular chamber, forty feet high and fifteen...
Crags-Caverns
Northwest-Seneca Rocks, overlooking old Seneca Trail or Warriors' Path; Champe Rocks; Germany Valley and Seneca Caverns.