Lesson: The History of Buckeye WV

 

Buckeye, West Virginia is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County. It is located along U.S. Route 219, 3.5 miles (5.6 km) southwest of Marlinton.

The community takes its name from nearby Buckeye Cove, which was named after the buckeye tree, which is native to the area. The first settlers in the Buckeye area arrived in the early 1800s.

In the late 1800s, Buckeye became a center for logging and lumbering. The community also had a number of small farms.

In the early 1900s, Buckeye was a popular tourist destination. The community had a number of hotels and resorts, which were popular with visitors from the East Coast.

Buckeye's population peaked in the early 1900s, but it has declined since then. The community's economy has also declined, as the logging and lumbering industries have moved away.

Today, Buckeye is a small, quiet community. It is home to a number of small businesses, including a used bookstore, a convenience store, and a farm supply store. Buckeye is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, as it is located near the Greenbrier River and the Greenbrier Trail.

Some notable people from Buckeye include:

• Louise McNeill, former poet laureate of West Virginia
• Pearl S. Buck, Pulitzer Prize-winning author (Buck was born in Hillsboro, West Virginia, but she lived in Buckeye for a time as a child.)

Buckeye is a small community with a rich history. It is a place where people can come to enjoy the peace and quiet of the West Virginia mountains.

Test

Here is a 10-question test with answers for the text you provided:

Question 1: What type of community is Buckeye, West Virginia?
Answer: Unincorporated community

Question 2: Where is Buckeye, West Virginia located?
Answer: Pocahontas County, West Virginia

Question 3: What does the community of Buckeye take its name from?
Answer: Buckeye Cove, which was named after the buckeye tree

Question 4: When did the first settlers arrive in the Buckeye area?
Answer: Early 1800s

Question 5: What were the two main industries in Buckeye in the late 1800s?
Answer: Logging and lumbering

Question 6: What was Buckeye a popular destination for in the early 1900s?
Answer: Tourism

Question 7: What has happened to Buckeye's population and economy since the early 1900s?
Answer: The population and economy have declined.

Question 8: What are some of the small businesses that are located in Buckeye today?
Answer: Used bookstore, convenience store, and farm supply store

Question 9: What are some of the outdoor recreation opportunities that are available near Buckeye?
Answer: Hiking, fishing, and camping

Question 10: Name two notable people from Buckeye, West Virginia.
Answer: Louise McNeill and Pearl S. Buck