Being originally from Utah, distinctive rocks and mountains feel like home to me, so I’ve enjoyed visiting Coopers Rock during my time as a student in Morgantown. Following one of my visits, I was interested to see how many photographs the WVRHC has of Coopers Rock. My search on West Virginia History OnView did not disappoint! Below is a sampling of historic photographs of this local landmark, spanning about 70 years. The view hasn’t changed much, but fashion definitely has!
Visitors at Cooper’s Rock, circa 1890 (https://wvhistoryonview.org/catalog/017112)Group at Cooper’s Rock, 1905 (https://wvhistoryonview.org/catalog/045035)Friends Take in the View at Coopers Rock, circa 1910 (https://wvhistoryonview.org/catalog/048309)Two Girls on Graffiti Covered Rock, Coopers Rock State Forest, circa 1920 (https://wvhistoryonview.org/catalog/047784)Civilian Conservation Corps Member John Cortez at Cooper’s Rock, circa 1940 (https://wvhistoryonview.org/catalog/012490)Family at Coopers Rock, 1941 (https://wvhistoryonview.org/catalog/045134)Young Couple Enjoying the View from the Overlook at Cooper’s Rock State Park, circa 1950 (https://wvhistoryonview.org/catalog/016840) Enjoying the View at Coopers Rock, 1951 (https://wvhistoryonview.org/catalog/01624) Tourists at Cooper’s Rock, 1961 (https://wvhistoryonview.org/catalog/016223)
