The B&O Railroad is much more than a Monopoly stop; it was a real railroad: the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. In 1861, General McClellan ordered men to build a fort to protect the B&O Railroad during the Civil War. This fort, now available to visit, is Cheat Summit Fort. This fort is believed to be the earliest location of using telegraphs during the war and was essential for keeping Lee’s troops from taking over West Virginia. Today, only the skeleton of the camp still stands. Be advised that access to the fort may be affected by weather conditions.
200 Sycamore Street, Elkins, WV 26241, Phone: 800-225-5982
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