Markwood, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Markwood
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 Markwood
Location in West Virginia
Markwood
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mineral |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
26710
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| GNIS feature ID | 1717889 |
Markwood is a small, unincorporated community in Mineral County, West Virginia, United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but no official local government like a city or town. It's located in the beautiful Mill Creek Valley, just west of Burlington. You can find Markwood along two important roads, U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 220. These roads are also known as the historic Northwestern Turnpike. The ZIP code for Markwood is 26710.
A Glimpse into Markwood's History
Markwood is home to some interesting historic sites. One of the most well-known is Travelers Rest. This historic spot is located right on U.S. Route 50, west of Burlington in Mineral County.
The Stone House: Travelers Rest
Travelers Rest was built a long time ago to help people traveling west in wagon trains. It had a large rock house where travelers could stay. They could also feed and water their horses there before continuing their journey over the mountains. Today, many people know this historic building simply as the "Stone House."
How Markwood Got Its Name
The community of Markwood got its name thanks to two people: John T. McDowell (who was born in 1870) and Luke Markwood. They saw that the area needed a place for people to worship. Mr. Markwood generously donated the land for this purpose. A church and a school were built on this land. Because of Luke Markwood's donation, the community became known as Markwood.
