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ROWLESBURG TOURISM COMMISSION, TOWN OF ROWLESBURG

The 1927 Centenary Bridges are on loan to the Tourism Commission and Town of Rowlesburg from the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore. The collection was created by B&O craftsmen to illustrate the great engineering prowess of the B&O.  The bridges were on display in Baltimore for Centenary exhibit, also called the "Fair of the Iron Horse." The whole collection has not been on exhibit in one place since 1927 and has never been outside of the B&O Railroad Museum. Many of these bridges pioneered engineering techniques for bridge construction in America. The Fink truss greatly simplified the use of materials and lighter weight construction.  Fink's iron truss bridge across Tray Run is on the list of World Heritage Bridges. The exhibit will be on display in the Rowlesburg High School's Szalagyi Center for the next five years. The Rowlesburg exhibit includes a model of the Cheat River Bridge, which when last seen had been swept down river 500 yards in the flood of 1985. Also included in the exhibit is a replica of the bridge General W.E. Jones, and his Confederate Raiders were sent to attack in Rowlesburg in 1863.  He was unsuccessful at Rowlesburg but destroyed a similar bridge in his raid on Fairmont. The models range in size from 4 to 17 feet. This is a rare oppurtunity to see these marvelous antique models. The bridge exhibit is open on weekends from May to October and during all festival occasions. For more details, see www.rowlesburg.org, or contact Tim Weaver at 304-454-2441 or 304-270-3847

Town Hall, Rowlesburg, W.Va. 26425
304-454-2441 or 978-270-3847
http://www.rowlesburg.org

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ROWLESBURG VISITORS' CENTER

Stop to find out about the many historic sites, hike & bike trails in Rowlesburg area.  Special exhibits during summer.  Open daily 11:00am-4:00pm. Located across from the WWII Museum.

N/A, Rowlesburg, W.Va. 26425
304-454-2410


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SMALLEST CHURCH IN 48 STATES

At 24’ by 12’, “Our Lady of the Pines” is believed to be the smallest church in 48 states! The church is always open.

US 219, Thomas, W.Va. N/A
304-735-3801


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TERRA ALTA FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION

Terra Alta offers a chance for residents and visitor's to celebrate our nation with carnival rides, vendors, fire department giveaways, chicken dinners cooked by the TAVFD, a parade, fireworks, and a demolition derby. Visit www.prestoncounty.com for more information.

RR 7, Terra Alta, W.Va. 26764



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THE SZILAGYI CENTER

The Szilagyi Center for the Visual and Performing Arts (formerly Rowlesburg school) is owned and operated by the Rowlesburg Revitalization Committee, Inc. The building is being renovated and currently houses the WWII Museum, a small cafe, and a B&O Bridge exhibit. Future plans include a child-care center, a catering kitchen, an internet cafe, Preston County sports museum, and a WV craft and Antique Shop. There are rooms available to rent for business opportunities. There is also internet service in the building. Contact Kathleen Wolfe Orescanin at 304-454-9634 or 304-454-9232 for more information.

46 Center Street, Rowlesburg, W.Va. 26425
304-454-9634 or 304-454-9232


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