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All the United States West Virginia Eglon

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Eglon

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Eglon, West Virginia

Updated August 4, 2015

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Hoye-Crest

Eglon, West Virginia

Hoye-Crest

The highest point in Maryland is only accessible by hiking through another state.
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Eglon, West Virginia

Our Lady of the Pines

This claimant to the title of "smallest church in the 48 states" doubles as an equally tiny, quasi-post office.
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Plenty of big bands got their start at the Purple Fiddle.

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The Purple Fiddle

Catch rising stars of Appalachia’s music scene before they make it big at this restaurant and community hub.
10 miles from Eglon
Archival view of the co-op general store in Arthurdale, WV

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Arthurdale Historic District

The brainchild of Eleanor Roosevelt, her "Little Village" was a collectivist dream.
20 miles from Eglon
Pinnacle Knob Fire Tower

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Pinnacle Knob Fire Tower

This former fire tower found new life as a communications hub complete with a scenic overlook.
24 miles from Eglon
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