You’ll Love Exploring This Abandoned Castle With A View In West Virginia
Sometimes, unique adventures are found in the most unexpected places. If you don’t know where to look, it’s easy to miss this abandoned castle right along National Road in Wheeling. If you’re paying attention, you can stop and explore this intriguing building.
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The building was intended to be a home that a local doctor was building for his wife in 1925. However, he ran into trouble with the law and was imprisoned on drug trafficking charges before the fairy tale home was ever finished.
In 1777, there was an attack by Native Americans on Fort Henry. Major Samuel McColloch was being chased and took a risky leap on horseback off the side of the cliff to the ground 300 feet below. Legend has it that to everyone's amazement, the horse galloped away, bringing McColloch to safety.
Unfortunately the castle and cemetery have been damaged by vandalism, but there have been efforts made to restore them.
The castle and cemetery can be found on Mount Wood Road, which intersects with National Road in Wheeling, West Virginia. McColloch’s Leap Monument is on National Road.
For another hidden castle in West Virginia, check out the history of the Good Counsel Friary in Morgantown.
