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Situated on a bend of the Tygart Valley River, the city of Elkins was incorporated in 1890 by Senators Henry Gassaway Davis and Stephen B. Elkins, due to the men's much-needed headquarters for the their vast timber, coal and railroad empire. Named after the junior Senator, the city of Elkins served as the Senators summer retreat from Washington, D.C. Both men built permanent places of residence, known as Halliehurst and Graceland; these Victorian-era mansions are now part of the Davis & Elkins College and are listed on the National Register for Historic Places. The existing train station was built circa 1908 by the Western Maryland Railway Company. It replaced two previous depots: a wood fram passenger depot just north of the current station which had been built in 1889, and a larger freight depot partially on the site of the current station and slightly to the south of it. The station is a good example of turn-of-the-century railroad architecture. Historically, the train station is perhaps the most significant and pivotal structure in Elkins since it serves as a tangible representation of the interrelated transportation and extraction industries which were responsible for the founding of Elkins originally and which provided the primary source for the subsequent development of the region for the next 75 years. AROUND THE TOWN The gateway to the Monongahela National Forest, Elkins is an excellent base camp from which you can explore the myriad wonders of West Virginia. Hiking, biking, and skiing abound for the outdoor enthusiast, a number of glass shops and wineries are located to the west, and a wealth of Civil War History and museums are in nearby Beverly and Philippi. Elkins has several unique shops, including Artists at Work, Ceramics with Class, and the Sewing Center. The Kissel Stop, across from the depot, with their train decor and excellent sandwiches, is a great place to grab a latte. Elkins is also a great place to stay, from the breathtaking views and luxury cabins of The Lodge at Kelly Mountain to The Watergap Retreat, where art and lodging combine. Come explore the Wild Heart of West Virginia with us. AREA ATTRACTIONS
Elkins Links City of Elkins - Information about city government, statistics, and services. http://www.cityofelkinswv.com/ Randolph Co. Convention and Visitors Bureau - Links to Area Attractions. http://www.randolphcountywv.com/ The Inter-Mountain - The local newspaper with classifieds. http://theintermountain.com/ Elkins Randolph Co Chamber of Commerce - Helpful information for individuals and businesses considering relocating to the area. http://www.erccc.com Randolph County Development Authority - Revitalizing the community through economic development, education, and local sustainability. Randolph County Extention Office - Solving public needs with college or university resources through local programs. http://randolph.ext.wvu.edu/ Elkins West Virginia Elkins 26241 Downtown Elkins WV Shopping Lodging History Restaurants Dining Events Newcomers Depot Elkins Depot Historical Western Maryland Depot Railroad Logging Civil War History Wild Heart of West Virginia Best Small Town Great Small Town Hunting Fishing Hiking Camping Area Information Maps Local Sustainability Elkins trains mountain highlands augusta augusta heritage festival welcome to elkins wv trains music and the arts calendar monongahelia national forest bear heaven bear haven bickle knob bickle's knob stuarts park stuart recreation area elkins region regional visitor visit visitors center randolph county things to do things to see things to be beverly wv civil war rich mountain battlefield battle of laurel hill droop mountain battlefield elkins davis davis and elkins college |
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