Mountain Parkway Byway
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| Length: | 9.8 mi (15.8 km) |
| Existed: | August 2, 1999 – present |
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| South end: | Intersection of WV 20 and Hodam Creek Road (CR 20/18) |
| North end: | Upshur–Webster county line at Cleveland |
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| Location: | Junction of WV 20 and Replete Road (CR 3) to junction of WV 20 and Boggs Mill Road (CR 1) |
| Length: | 32 mi (51 km) |
| Existed: | August 2, 1999–present |
The Mountain Parkway Byway and Mountain Parkway Backway are two routes in northern Webster County, West Virginia. The Byway is a state-designated scenic byway which follows West Virginia Route 20 for 9.8 miles (15.8 km), traversing the headwaters of several mountain streams including the Right Fork Little Kanawha River, Jerry Run, and the Left and Laurel Forks of Holly River. The Backway explores backroads in the same area, is 32 miles (51 km) long, and follows stretches of the Right Fork Little Kanawha River and Left Fork Holly River for portions of its route.
Heading southbound on WV 20, the Byway begins after crossing the Right Fork Little Kanawha River into Webster County. A visitor kiosk is located just south of the county line. From there, visitors can follow WV 20 southbound to see the following sites in sequential order:
The northernmost village in Webster County, Cleveland was settled in 1844 by Robert McCray Sr. Previously named as Buffalo Fork and Point, it was renamed in honor of President Grover Cleveland in 1885. A post office operated here from 1853–1865 and 1883-1995.
Located along West Virginia Route 20 is the Jerry Run Summer Theater. A large wooden structure containing a stage, snack bar and other amenities. It has seating for 150 people. Live Bluegrass, country, folk and gospel bands appear weekly on Friday or Saturday evenings from May through early October. The theater is owned by area residents Dusty and Renee Anderson.
At Jerry Run is the site of the Sharon post office that served the Jerry Run community from 1890 to 1900. Dr. William W. Hutchinson served two terms as postmaster. Patrick W. Bruffey, another early resident, was postmaster a short while, after having served as superintendent of Webster County Schools.
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