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Smoke Hole Country Visit Chronicles Wild Mountain Scenery
A writer describes Pendleton County West Virginia near Smoke Hole and the Potomac Branch, noting Shenandoah Valley views, high ridges, caves used for nitre, Civil War battles, and forest preservation plans. The piece highlights sparse population, rich fishing streams, and pending tourist interest as roads improve.
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West Vic
Bdleton County
Pendleton
Smoke Hole
Franklin
Shenandoah Valley
Smoke Mole
Seneca Rocks
Lord Fair of
Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
Potomac
Upper Tract
State of
West Virginia
Forestry Service
Sam Haffey
Athens
Haffey