A roadside marker on US 220 north of the Hampshire - Hardy boundary line states according to "W. Va. Historic and Scenic Highway Markers" published in 1937 by the State Road Commission of W. Va. the following: "This peak on Hampshire-Hardy line rises a thousand feet above the surrounding hills to a height of more than half a mile. From it can be seen points in three counties. It overlooks "The Trough," famed for its history and scenery." Also the Delorme WV Atlas page 39 gives its location and elevation as 2620 ft. I believe it is one of the geographical features that was called out when the boundary between Hampshire and Hardy Co was specified in the 1780's.

Thanks for this George. This will really help me narrow down the search. Phil ----- Original Message ----- From: "George M. Williams" <gmwill@hereintown.net> To: <WVHAMPSH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2000 3:26 PM Subject: [WVHAMPSH-L] High Knob > A roadside marker on US 220 north of the Hampshire - Hardy boundary line > states according to "W. Va. Historic and Scenic Highway Markers" published > in 1937 by the State Road Commission of W. Va. the following: > > "This peak on Hampshire-Hardy line rises a thousand feet above the > surrounding hills to a height of more than half a mile. From it can be > seen points in three counties. It overlooks "The Trough," famed for its > history and scenery." > > Also the Delorme WV Atlas page 39 gives its location and elevation as 2620 > ft. > I believe it is one of the geographical features that was called out when > the boundary between Hampshire and Hardy Co was specified in the 1780's. >