BRIERY KNOB
West Virginia - Pocahontas County - West Virginia Division of Forestry
1913-14: "The Cherry River Boom and Lumber Company constructed at their own expense more than twenty-five miles of telephone lines in order to make connection with Briery Knob and Job Knob Stations." (Biennial Report - Forest, Game & Fish Warden - West Virginia - 1913-14)
1916: "This station is located in Little Levels District, Pocahontas County, twelve miles from Seebert, and is under supervision of David Frame. The station may be reached by carriage or on horseback. The elevation is 4,534 feet and commands a view of approximately 1,000 square miles. The watchman, S.A. Sparks, lives at Lobelia, three miles distant, and only stays at the station at night when there is great danger from fire. In order to get a full view of his territory, it is necessary for him to patrol about one-quarter of a mile three or four times daily. Mr. Sparks receives his mail daily during the fire season at Lobelia, and telegrams can be delivered to him within thirty minutes from Seebert." (4th Biennial Report of the Forest, Game & Fish Warden)
October 10, 1926: "The Briery Knob tower in Pocahontas County has connection with the Cloverlick and Durbin Telephone Company and the Marlinton and Elk Telephone Company." (Charleston Gazette)
March 18, 1938: "Arthur A. Wood, supervisor of the Monogahela national forest, said the road to Briery Knob fire tower in Pocahontas county would be improved so that tourists 'may enjoy the view from the peak.' " (Charleston Gazette)