Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 0.0 623 ft. |
West Virginia-Kentucky Border |
US Highway 119 in West Virginia starts at the border of West Virginia and Kentucky, on the Tug Fork River. Runs concurrently with US-52. City of Williamson, WV. Attractions: The Coal House. The walls are constructed from 65 tons of bituminous coaltaken from the nearby mines. The Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce is located here. Constructed in 1933 the Coal House is on the National Register of Historic Places.- The Hatfield�McCoy ATV trails, running through surrounding mountains of the city. |
| 1.0 1.6 623 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing the Tug Fork River on US Highway 119. |
| 1.9 3.1 669 ft. |
Chattaroy, WV |
Community of Chattaroy, Mingo County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 3.5 5.6 663 ft. |
Borderland, WV |
Community of Borderland, Mingo County, West Virginia. Near the West Virginia-Kentucky border. Limited services. |
| 7.6 12.3 653 ft. |
Junction: US-52 |
NOTE: US-52 ends its concurrency with US Highway 119. Northeast access to the community of Naugatuck, Mingo County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 11.8 19.0 705 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 65 |
Junction of US Highway 119 & West Virginia State Highway 65. Northeast access to the the community of Parsley Bottom, Mingo County, West Virginia. Limited services. NOTE: Overlaps US Highway 119 to the east for a short distance. |
| 12.3 19.8 666 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 65 |
NOTE: WV State Highway 65 exits US Highway 119 at this point. South access to the community of Delibarton, Mingo Couty, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 15.2 24.4 732 ft. |
Myrtle, WV |
Community of Myrtle, Mingo County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 24.5 39.5 745 ft. |
Junction: Holden Road |
Junction of US Highway 119 & Holden Road. To the west, accesses the communities of Holden, and Diamond, both in Logan County, West Virginia. Both have limited services. To the northeast, Holden Road becomes Old US Highway 119 and provides access the communities of Baisden, Whitman, Cora, Ridgeview, and Logan (county seat), all in Logan County, West Viriginia. |
| 26.5 42.6 722 ft. |
Junction: County Highway 5/Mud Fork Road |
To the east of County Highway 5/Mud Fork Road is the community of Mount Gay-Shamrock, Logan County, West Virginia. Limited services. To the west is the community of Verdunville, Logan County, West Virginia. Limited services. West access to Cabwaylingo West Virginia State Forest. Campgrounds available. |
| 27.0 43.5 981 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 73 |
Junction of US Highway 119 & West Virginia State Highway 73. East access to the community of Mt Gay-Shamrock, and Ridgeview, both in Logan County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 30.1 48.4 1112 ft. |
State Park |
To the east of US Highway 119 is Chief Logan West Virginia State Park (36 Little Buffalo Creek Road, Logan, WV, Tel. 304-792-7125 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting��������������304-792-7125������end_of_the_skype_highlighting). Activities: fishing, camping, swimming, hiking, wildlife viewing. Amenities: basketball court, tennis court, bocce court, miniature golf, swimming pool, wildlife exhibit, hiking trails, pavilions, picnic shelters, Liz Spurlock Amphitheater, coal history museum. |
| 36.5 58.8 659 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing the Guyandote River. |
| 36.8 59.3 640 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 10 |
Intersection of US Highway 119 & West Virginia State Highway 10. South access to the community of Chapmanville, Logan County, West Virginia. Limited services. North-east-north route to the communities of Big Creek, and Barber, both in Logan County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 41.8 67.3 781 ft. |
Manila, WV |
Community of Manila, Boone County, West Virginia. Its origin is related to the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. Limited services. |
| 44.4 71.5 1060 ft. |
Havana, WV |
Community of Havana, Boone County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 47.8 77.0 804 ft. |
Turtle Creek, WV |
Community of Turtle Creek, Boone County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 49.0 78.9 755 ft. |
Mud River Road |
West access to Big Ugly Public Hunting Area, WV. |
| 52.1 83.8 669 ft. |
Davnille, WV |
Community of Danville, Boone County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 52.2 84.0 745 ft. |
Junction: West VIrginia State Highway 85 |
Junction of US Highway 119 & West Virginia State Highway 85. South access to the community of Madison, county seat of Boone County, West Virginia. Known as the "Gateway to the Coalfields." - Historic Boone County Courthouse on State Street was built in 1917. To the north, this highway ends after about 600 meters off US Highway 119. |
| 53.1 85.5 722 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 3 |
Junction of US Highway 119 & West Virginia State Highway 3. East access to the community of Foster, Boone County, West Virginia. Limited services. NOTE: To the north, WV State Highway 3 joins US Highway 119. East access to Drawdy Falls, WV, Roadside Park. |
| 53.4 86.0 715 ft. |
Rock Creek, WV |
Community of Rock Creek, Boone County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 53.7 86.4 709 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Rock Creek. |
| 55.9 89.9 653 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing on US Highway 119. |
| 56.4 90.7 646 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing. |
| 58.2 93.7 682 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 3 |
NOTE: WV State Highway 3 ends its overlap with US Highway 119 at this junction. West access to Woodville, Lincoln County, West Virginia, and the community of Aikol, Lincoln County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 58.8 94.6 692 ft. |
Julian, WV |
Community of Julian, Boone County, West Virginia. Limited services. Nearby is the Little Coal River. |
| 60.3 97.0 633 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Little Coal River crossing. |
| 63.6 102.4 630 ft. |
Point of Interest |
River crossing on US Highway 119. |
| 66.7 107.3 768 ft. |
Priestley, WV |
Community of Priestley, Lincoln County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 68.3 109.9 607 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Little Coal River. |
| 70.3 113.1 712 ft. |
Junction: Alum Creek Rd |
Alum Creek Road links US Highway 119 to WV State Highway 24 to the northwest. |
| 73.6 118.4 758 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 214 |
Junction of US Highway 119 & West Virginia State Highway 214. On a south-west route, passes the community of Alum Creek, Kanawha & Lincoln Counties, West Virginia. Limited services. North access to the community of Ruth, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 73.9 118.9 686 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia Highway 214 |
US Highway 119 & West Virginia State Highway 214 intersect at this point. North access to the community of Ruthdale, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 74.6 120.1 856 ft. |
Ruthdale, WV |
Community of Ruthdale, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 75.0 120.7 873 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 214 |
Junction of US Highway 119 & West Virginia State Highway 214. South access to the community of Ruthdale, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Limited services. North access to the community of Davis Creek, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 76.0 122.3 722 ft. |
Park |
To the west of US Highway 119 is Little Creek Park (1 Little Creek Park Road,
South Charleston, WV, Tel. 304-768-1909): 11 picnic shelters, tennis courts, basketball courts; open March to October. |
| 76.6 123.2 620 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 601 |
Intersection of US Highway 119 & West Virginia State Highway 601 (southern terminus). North access to the city of South Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Attractions: - Criel Mound, a Native American burial mound built about 250-150 BC by the Adena culture; centerpiece of Staunton Park. - Timberland Park (on Timberland Road): trees. - Kanawha Country Club (99 Fairway Dr, Tel. 304-744-2355): 18-hole, private golf course. - Jefferson Park: Amenities-trail, swimming pool, playground, pavilions, tennis court. Activities-hiking, swimming, picnicking, sledding. Little Creek Park (1 Little Creek Park Road South Charleston, WV, Tel. 304-768-1909): 11 picnic shelters, tennis courts, basketball courts; open March to October. |
| 79.4 127.8 732 ft. |
Archaeological Site |
Fort Scammon (or Camp White Hill/Fort Hill), Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Preserves earthenware battlements set in an elliptical pattern built by Union soldiers in 1863. Future presidents Hayes and McKinley served at Fort Scammon. |
| 80.2 129.0 597 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 61 |
Intersection of US Highway 119 & West Virginia State Highway 61. To the northwest, this highway ends at a junction with US Highway 60. |
| 80.3 129.3 597 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 60 |
US Highway 119 & US Highway 60 meet at this point. |
| 81.2 130.7 594 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highways 64/77 |
NOTE: At this point, US Interstate Highway 64 separates from US Highway 119. |
| 82.2 132.3 600 ft. |
Hillsdale, WV |
Hillsdale, a large residential community in Kanawha County, West Virginia. Access off US Highway 119 is on Cora Street. |
| 84.1 135.3 614 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 79 |
Junction of US Highway 119 & US Interstate Highway 79. North access to the community of Mink Shoals, Kanawha County, West Virginia (Exit 1); located on the Elk River. Limited services. South access to the community of Hillsdale, Kanawha County, West Virginia. |
| 84.4 135.9 682 ft. |
Elk Forest, WV |
Elk Forest, a residential community in Kanawha County, West Virginia. |
| 84.8 136.5 604 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 79 |
Junction of US Highway 119 & US Interstate Highway 79 (Jennings Randolph Expressway). South access to the residential community of Mink Shoals, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Northeast access to the community of Amma, Roane County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 85.9 138.2 617 ft. |
Elk Hills, WV |
Community of Elk Hills, Kanawha County, West Virginia, along the Elk River. Limited services. |
| 86.6 139.3 640 ft. |
Crede, WV |
Community of Crede, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 88.0 141.6 617 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 114 |
Intersection of US Highway 114 & West Virginia State Highway 114. To the north, this highway serves as a connector road between US Highway 119 and US Interstate Highway 79. To the south, WV State Highway 114 heads to the community of Meadowbrook, Kanawha County, West Virginia. |
| 88.4 142.2 627 ft. |
Big Chimney, WV |
Community of Big Chimney, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 92.5 148.9 614 ft. |
Elkview, WV |
Community of Elkview, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Nearest attractions are in Charleston, WV. |
| 92.9 149.5 610 ft. |
Junction: Frame Road/County Route 43 |
NOTE: Frame Road/County Route 43 links US Highway 119 to US Interstate Highway 79 to the northwest. |
| 94.3 151.7 620 ft. |
Blue Creek, WV |
Blue Creek, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Estimated '0' current population. |
| 98.3 158.2 620 ft. |
Falling Rock, WV |
Community of Falling Rock, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 101.3 163.0 623 ft. |
Clendenin, WV |
Community of Clendenin, Kanawha County, West Virginia, along the Elk River. Site of the first petrochemical plant in the world, built in 1920. Limited services. |
| 101.5 163.4 627 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 4 - Clendenin, WV |
Intersection of US Highway 119 & West Virginia State Highway 4. East access to the community of Corton, Kanawha County, West Virginia. Limited services. East access to Wallback Wildlife Refuge, WV Wildlife Management Area. |
| 105.5 169.7 627 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 79 |
US Highway 119 & US Interstate Highway 79 meet at this junction. Northeast access to the community of Amma, Roane County, West Virginia. South access to the residential community of Elk Forest, Kanawha County, West Virginia. |
| 106.6 171.6 633 ft. |
Cotton, WV |
Community of Cotton, Roane County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 115.3 185.6 709 ft. |
Walton, WV |
Community of Walton, Roane County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 121.6 195.7 810 ft. |
Gandeeville, WV |
Community of Gandeeville, Roane County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 124.6 200.5 791 ft. |
Speed, WV |
Community of Speed, Roane County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 128.4 206.6 771 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Lake Trotter (Roane County)is to the west of US Highway 119. Fishing. |
| 129.4 208.2 732 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 36 |
Junction of US Highway 119 & West Virginia State Highway 36. South access to the community of Looneyville, Roane County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 129.6 208.5 732 ft. |
Park |
Washington Park, on Maple & Park Avenues: tennis courts, trees. |
| 130.1 209.4 748 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 33 |
Junction of US Highway 119 & US Highway 33. West access to the community of Spencer, county seat of Roane County, West Virginia. Site of the yearly West Virginia Black Walnut Festival. Places of interest: - Charles Fork Lake (2 miles SE of Spencer): multi-use area; fishing, hiking/biking trails, canoeing, primitive camping; site of the annual Tour de Lake. - McIntosh Mansion (located just outside of Spencer): public tours by appointment. - Robey Theatre has been operating continuously since 1907. This highway then proceeds west-south-north-west route to the community of Peniel, Roane County, West Virginia. Limited services. NOTE: to the east, US Highway 33 overlaps US Highway 119. |
| 132.5 213.2 1053 ft. |
Golf Course |
Spencer Golf Club on Old Golf Course Road, off US Highway 119. |
| 139.8 225.0 768 ft. |
Leatherbark, WV |
Community of Leatherbark, Calhoun County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 143.9 231.6 735 ft. |
Arnoldsburg, WV |
Community of Arnoldsburg, Calhoun County, West Virginia. - West Fork Park (on US Highway 33): camping, walking trail; hosts the yearly Molasses Festival. |
| 144.4 232.4 738 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 16 |
Junction of US Highway 119 & West Virginia State Highway 16. South access to the community of Orma, Calhoun County, West Virginia. Limited services. NOTE: To the east, this highway overlaps US Highway 119. |
| 146.2 235.2 807 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 16 |
NOTE: WV State Highway 16 ends its overlap with US Highway 119. North access to the community of Mount Zion, Calhoun County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 148.0 238.1 1171 ft. |
Sand Ridge, WV |
Community of Sand Ridge, Calhoun County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 154.4 248.4 712 ft. |
Stumptown, WV |
Community of Stumptown, Gilmer County, West Virginia. Alt. 725 ft. - Stumptown Wildlife Management Area, Calhoun & Gilmer Counties, West Virginia. Access is north off U.S. Highway 33 on Mikes Run Road, Stumptown. Hunting, fishing, trapping. No camping allowed. |
| 154.7 249.0 715 ft. |
Wildlfe Management Area |
Stumptown Wildlife Management Area, Calhoun & Gilmer Counties, West Virginia. Access is north off U.S. Highway 33 on Mikes Run Road, Stumptown. Hunting, fishing, trapping. No camping allowed. |
| 159.1 256.1 741 ft. |
Normantown, WV |
Community of Normantown, Gilmer County, West Virginia. Alt. 741 ft. Limited services. |
| 165.8 266.8 735 ft. |
State Park |
Cedar Creek Road, off US Highway 119, accesses Cedar Creek West Virginia State Park (2947 Cedar Creek Road, Glenville, WV, Tel. 304-462-7158 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting��������������304-462-7158������end_of_the_skype_highlighting). Activities: camping, fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking, miniature golf, bicycling. Amenities: campground (open mid-April through mid-October), hiking trails, fishing ponds, paddle boats, playgrounds, tennis courts, swimming pool, covered picnic shelters, softball field. |
| 169.2 272.3 705 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Little Kanawha River. |
| 169.3 272.5 725 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 5 |
Junction of US Highway 119 & West Virginia State Highway 5. West-south-west to Grantsville, county seat of Calhoun County, West Virginia. Alt: 712 ft. Hosts the annual West Virginia Wood Festival. - Calhoun County Park (380 Park Place): picnic areas, camping, playgrounds, facilities for parties/events. - Wayne Underwood Park: picnic tables, paved walking trail, pavilion. NOTE: To the northeast, overlaps US Highway 119. East access to Burnsville Lake WV, Wildlife Management Area. |
| 170.5 274.3 738 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 5 |
NOTE: At this junction, WV State Highway 5 exits its overlap with US Highway 119. Goes southeast to the community of Truebada, Gilmer County, West Virginia. Alt: 728 ft. Limited services. |
| 175.7 282.7 830 ft. |
Baldwin, WV |
Community of Baldwin, West Virgina. Limited services. |
| 179.5 288.8 804 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 47 |
Junction of US Highway 119 & West Virginia State Highway 47. Northwest to the communities of Linn, and Troy, both in Gilmer County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 184.0 296.1 817 ft. |
Alum Bridge, WV |
Community of Alum Bridge, Lewis County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 190.6 306.8 1096 ft. |
Camden, WV |
Community of Camden, Lewis County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 193.2 310.9 1053 ft. |
Pricetown, WV |
Community of Pricetown, Lewis County, West Virginia. Limited services. Nearby are Dry Fork Lake, Wolfpen Lake, and Keith Fork Lake. Fishing. |
| 196.7 316.6 1020 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 19 |
US Highway 119 & US Highway 19 intersect at this point. On a south-east access to Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park (149 State Park Trl, WV, Tel. 304-269-7400). Amenities: 18-hole Signature Arnold Palmer Golf Course, driving range, 125-passenger cruise boat, 10 cottages, 198 guest rooms/suites, 3 restaurants, 20 conference rooms. Activities: swimming, fishing, hiking, boating, camping, biking. North-east-north route to the community of Jane Lew, Lewis County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 196.9 316.9 1017 ft. |
Weston, WV |
Community of Weston, county seat of Lewis County, West Virginia. Places of interest - West Virginia Museum of American Glass (230 Main Ave, Tel. 304-269-5006): museum dedicated to America's rich glass heritage; has thousands of glass products on display; open Mon-Tue, Thur-Sat, noon to 4:00 pm. - Weston City Park on Court Avenue, Weston, WV; baseball/softball field, soccer field. - Lewis County Park on County Rd 14. |
| 197.1 317.2 1010 ft. |
Park |
Weston City Park on Court Avenue, Weston, WV; baseball/softball field, soccer field. |
| 198.0 318.6 1024 ft. |
Park |
Lewis County Park on County Rd 14, Weston, West Virginia. |
| 199.5 321.1 1050 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 79 |
Junction of US Highway 119 & US Interstate Highway 79. North access to the community of McWhorter, Harrison County, West Virginia. Limited services. East-south route to the community of Burnsville, Braxton County, West Virginia. - Burnsville Lake (Tel. 304-853-2371 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting��������������304-853-2371������end_of_the_skype_highlighting)- Activities: fishing, hunting, picnicking, boating, hiking, hunting, wildlife viewing. Amenities: Rifle Run Campground/Day-Use/Boat Launch, 4 picnic shelters, marina, Visitor Center, Bulltown Historical Village. South access to Stonewall Jackson Lake WV, Wildlife Management Area. |
| 202.4 325.7 1050 ft. |
Homer, WV |
Community of Homer, Lewis County, West Virginia. Limited services. - Stone Coal Creek Dam can be accessed off US Highway 119 on County Road 15, then left on Spillway Road. South access to Stonecoal Lake, WV Wildlife Management Area. |
| 207.4 333.8 1447 ft. |
Lorentz, WV |
Community of Lorentz, Upshur County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 209.1 336.5 1430 ft. |
Airport |
Upshur County Regional Airport (Buckhannon, WV, Tel. 304-472-0582) is located south of US Highway 119. Public-use airport. |
| 211.6 340.6 1417 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 20/US Highway 33 |
NOTE: At this point, US Highway 33 ends its overlap with US Highway 119, and goes east to the community of Nebo, Upshur County, West Virgina. Limited services. To the south, WV State Highway 20 accesses the community of Buckhannon, county seat of Upshur County, West Virginia. Holds the annual West Virginia Strawberry Festival on the third week of May. - Audra State Park (Tel. 304-457-1162); Activities: picnicking, nature viewing, hiking, swimming, kayaking. Amenities: covered picnic shelter w/ grill, wooded grasslands, hiking trails. - Middle Fork River Campground (Buckhannon, WV, Tel. 304-472-1010). NOTE: WV State Highway 20 overlaps US Highway 119 to the north. |
| 216.9 349.1 1424 ft. |
White Oak, WV |
Community of White Oak, Upshur County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 218.1 351.0 1440 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 20 |
Junction of US Highway 119 & West Virginia State Highway 20. Northwest to the communites of Stonewood, Nutter Fort, and Clarksburg (county seat), all in Harrison County, West Virginia. Attractions in Clarksburg - Oak Mounds (Sand Hill Rd, Tel. 304-623-9333), large, prehistoric earthwork mound probably built around 1-1000 CE. - Veterans Memorial Park (on Liberty Ave): Amenities: pool, waterslide, fitness trail, picnic areas, amphitheater, picnic shelters w/ grills, lighted youth baseball fields, skate park, lighted tennis courts, miniature golf course, disc golf course, dog park. - Lowndes Park (on Kiwanis Drive) features a scenic overlook of Clarksburg and historic Civil War trenches. |
| 220.7 355.2 1444 ft. |
Century, WV |
Community of Century, Upshor County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 223.2 359.2 1414 ft. |
Volga & Boulder, WV |
Off US Highway 119, Audra Park Rd/County Highway 11 heads to the communities of Volga, and Boulder, Barbour County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 225.9 363.6 1411 ft. |
Carrollton, WV |
Community of Carrollton, Barbour County, West Virginia. - Carrollton Covered Bridge, the second longest and third oldest surviving covered bridge in West Virginia. Constructed in 1856; crosses the Buckhannon River. |
| 229.4 369.2 1591 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 57 |
US Highway 119 & West Virginia State Highway 57 meet at this point (eastern terminus). West access to the community of Elk City, Barbour County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 231.5 372.6 1299 ft. |
US Highway 250 Bypass |
NOTE: To the southeast, US Highway 250 crosses the Tygart Valley River, accesses Dayton Park (on Dayton Road), and rejoins its main route on S Main Street in Philipi, WV. |
| 231.7 372.8 1306 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 250 |
Junction of US Highway 119 & US Highway 250. To the east, crosses the Tygart Valley River, and proceeds south to the community of Valley Bend, Barbour County, West Virginia. Limited services. NOTE: US Highway 250 overlaps US Highway 119 to the north at this point. |
| 231.8 373.0 1352 ft. |
Philippe, WV |
Community of Philippi, county seat of Barbour County, West Virginia. Site of the Battle of Philippi during the American Civil War. Places of interest - Philippi Covered bridge (Jct of US Highways 119 & 250): one of the longest bridges, and the only 'twin-barreled' bridge in the USA. - Barbour County Historical Museum (200 North Main St, Tel. 304-457-4846): has exhibits about the region's history particularly in the 19th century, most notably the Phlippi mummies (bodies of two female asylum inmates preserved in 1888 by a local doctor. - Home to a Maronite hermitage (Our Lady of Solitude). |
| 232.3 373.8 1535 ft. |
Airport |
Philippi-Barbour Regional Airport (Tel. 304-457-4372). Public-use airport. Access off US Highway 119 is on College Hill Rd/John St, right on Riding Academy Rd/County Rd 119/19/Sherwood Drive. |
| 234.9 378.0 1358 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 76 |
Junction of US Highway 119 & West Virginia State Highway 76 (eastern terminus). West access to the community of Berryburg, Barbour County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 235.3 378.6 1371 ft. |
Hopewell, WV |
Community of Hopewell, Barbour County, West Virginia. Alt: 1388 ft. Limited services. |
| 238.8 384.3 1155 ft. |
Wildlife Management Area |
Pleasant Creek Wildlife Management Area, along US Highways 119/250, six miles north of Philippi and nine miles south of Grafton. Amenities: 40 tent/trailer sites, picnic tables, 200-yard rifle range. Activities: camping, fishing, picnicking, hunting. |
| 241.3 388.3 1056 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Tygart Lake (Grafton, WV, Tel. 304-265-5953). Activities: boating, camping, swimming, hiking. Amenities: boat launch, boat rental, campground, picnic area, marina, showers, restrooms, hiking trails. |
| 241.9 389.3 1043 ft. |
Simpson, WV |
Community of Simpson, Taylor County, West Virginia. Limited services. |
| 243.1 391.2 1024 ft. |
Webster, WV |
Community of Webster, Taylor County, West Virginia. Alt. 1019 ft. Limited services. |
| 243.7 392.1 1043 ft. |
State Park |
Tygart Lake WV, State Park (Grafton, WV, Tel. 304-265-6144 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting��������������304-265-6144������end_of_the_skype_highlighting) is located east of US Highway 119. Located along the shores of Tygart Lake. Alt. 1375 ft. Facilities: 40 campsites, hiking trails, picnic area, 11 cabins, Tygart Lake Lodge, gift shops, marina. Activities: camping, boating, golfing, waterskiing, fishing, swimming. |
| 244.1 392.8 1004 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 250 |
NOTE: US Highway 250 ends its overlap with US Highway 119 at this juncture. North access to the community of Pruntytown, Taylor County, West Virginia. At the junction of US Highway 50 (Northwestern Turnpike) and US Highway 250. - Pruntytown State Farm Wildlife Management Area: hunting, fishing. No camping allowed. |
| 246.6 396.9 968 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Tygart Lake on Webster Road/US Highway 119. |
| 246.9 397.3 1043 ft. |
Grafton, WV |
Community of Grafton, county seat of Taylor County, West Virginia. Attractions in Grafton - International Mother's Day Shrine & Museum (11 East Main Street, Tel. 304-265-1589): preserves, promotes, and develops the Spirit of Motherhood through education; built in 1873; open Fri-Sat 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sun 12:00-4:00 pm. Group tours/special tours by appointment only. - Tygart Lake State Park (Tel. 304-265-6144): seasonal fishing and boating, golf, hiking, nature/recreation programs, marina. - Family Fishing & Campground (Route 2 Box 290 Wendel Rd, Grafton, WV, Tel. 304-265-1000): 4 lakes, fishing, camping. |
| 248.2 399.5 1184 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 50 |
Intersection of US Highway 119 & US Highway 50. East access to the community of Thornton, Taylor County, West Virginia. Holds a yearly Pumpkin Festival. - Historic Thornton United Methodist Church, built in 1912. West access to the community of Grafton, county seat of Taylor County, West Virginia. Attractions in Grafton - International Mother's Day Shrine & Museum (11 East Main Street, Tel. 304-265-1589 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting��������������304-265-1589������end_of_the_skype_highlighting): preserves, promotes, and develops the Spirit of Motherhood through education; built in 1873; open Fri-Sat 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sun 12:00-4:00 pm. Group tours/special tours by appointment only. - Tygart Lake WV, State Park (Tel. 304-265-6144): seasonal fishing and boating, golf, hiking, nature/recreation programs, marina. - Family Fishing & Campground (Route 2 Box 290 Wendel Rd, Grafton, WV, Tel. 304-265-1000): 4 lakes, fishing, camping. |
| 262.2 421.9 1995 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Paradise Lake (Monongalia County) is to the east of US Highway 119. Fishing. |
| 263.3 423.7 2024 ft. |
Point of Interest |
To the east of US Highway 119 is Strawn Lake, WV (Monongalia County). Fishing. |
| 268.6 432.2 1217 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 68 |
Junction of US Highway 119 & US Interstate Highway 68. Northeast access to the community of Brookhaven, Monongalia County, West Virginia. Limited services. To the east, this highway ends at an intersection with US Interstate Highway 79. East access to Coopers Rock West Virginia State Forest |
| 269.5 433.7 1260 ft. |
Park |
Dorsey Knob Park, a 71-acre park; includes Dorsey Knob (or Sky Rock) mountain peak south of Morgantown, WV. The summit of Dorsey Knob has an elevation of 1398 feet and provides the most picturesque view of the Monongahela River and the Appalachian Mountains; golf course, lodge. |
| 270.7 435.6 837 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Morgantown Water Supply Lake (Monongalia County) is located to the east of US Highway 119. Fishing. |
| 271.4 436.8 830 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Morgantown Lock and Dam (26 Morgantown Lock Road, Morgantown, WV, Tel. 304-292-1885), a navigational lock and gated dam on the Monongahela River. Constructed in 1948 and completed in 1950. |
| 272.1 437.9 837 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Decker Creek. |
| 272.3 438.2 846 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 19 |
US Highway 119 & US Highway 19 intersect at this point. To the west, US Highway 19 crosses the Monongahela River and provides access to Westover, Monongalia County, West Virginia. - Historic St. Mary's Orthodox Church (St. Michael the Archangel Church), on W. Park and Holland Avenues; built in 1923. |
| 272.5 438.6 896 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 7 |
Junction of US Highway 119 & West Virginia State Highway 7. East access to Morgantown Park & Recreation (799 East Brockway Ave, Morgantown, WV, Tel. 304-296-8356), Marilla Recreation Center (797 East Brockway Ave, Tel. 304-296-8356): swimming pool, playground equipment, tennis courts, baseball/softball field. North access to the community of Star City, Monongalia County, West Virginia. - Star City Bridge or Edith B. Barill Bridge, originally built in 1950; connects Star City, WV with US Interstate Highway 79 and western Monongalia County; new bridge completed in 2004; well-known for its 700+ sensors that measure the speed, weight, and quantity of vehicles that cross the bridge every day. |
| 273.0 439.3 1017 ft. |
Morgantown, WV |
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| 274.3 441.5 1247 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 705 |
Junction of US Highway 119 & West Virginia State Highway 705. This highway ends at an intersection with US Highway 19/WV State Highway 7. |
| 275.2 442.8 1230 ft. |
Airport |
Morgantown Municipal Airport or Walter L. Bill Hart Field (100 Hart Field Road, Tel. 304-291-7461, ext 10), a public-use airport 3 miles east of Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. |
| 275.8 443.8 1030 ft. |
Junction: County Rd 857/Cheat Road |
NOTE: County Rd 857/Cheat Road connects US Highway 119 with US Interstate Highway 78 to the east. |
| 277.0 445.8 1234 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Cheat Lake (Monongalia County) is located northwest of US Highway 119. Fishing. |
| 281.0 452.2 1063 ft. |
West Virginia-Pennsylvania Border |
At this point, US State Highway 119 crosses the West Virginia-Pennsylvania border and proceeds to the community of Point Marion, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Start/Finish of Free Road Map Highway Travel Guide - LD11e |