The Cheat Mountain Club

The Cheat Mountain Club was built in 1887 by the Cheat Mountain Sportsman's Association as a private hunting and fishing preserve

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. The club is located on 188 acres eight miles north of Durbin, West Virginia

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. It was among the most remote retreats built in the Alleghenies, and it was a three-day journey by rail and wagon to reach the club

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. The club was originally built as a place for wealthy businessmen and politicians to escape the heat and stress of city life

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. The club was constructed of native stone and chestnut logs, and it was designed to blend in with the natural surroundings

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. The club has been visited by several U.S. presidents, including William Howard Taft, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Dwight D. Eisenhower

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. During World War II, the club was used as a training facility for the U.S. Army

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. Today, the club is still in operation and is open to members and their guests

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. The club offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, hiking, and horseback riding

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