WEST VIRGINIA LOOKOUTS
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Preston County
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State
1916: "This station is located in Portland District, Preston County, two miles from Amblersburg, and is under the supervision of F.M. Glenn. The station may be reached on foot or horse-back from Amblersburg. The elevation is 3,000 feet and commands a view of approximately 700 square miles. The watchman, Robert F. Arnold, lives a quarter of a mile from the station, and does not stay at the station at night except in extremely dry weather. He receives his mail daily on Route 4, from Terra Alta. Telegrams can be delivered to the station from Terra Alta in about thirty minutes.
One and one-half miles of phone line, known as the 'Arnold Line,' and connecting with the Consolidated Company lines at Rowlesburg Road have been built. This line is built on both poles and trees and is in fair condition." (4th Biennial Report of the Forest, Game and Fish Warden)
One and one-half miles of phone line, known as the 'Arnold Line,' and connecting with the Consolidated Company lines at Rowlesburg Road have been built. This line is built on both poles and trees and is in fair condition." (4th Biennial Report of the Forest, Game and Fish Warden)
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