This a collection of photos of Chief Logan State Park. The hollow now containing the park was originally called Little Buffalo and Merrill Coal Company operated a coal mine there. If anyone has any photos of this area before it became a park, please share them with this gallery. To share a photo, send it to the admin at [email protected].
Chief Logan State Park, Logan County, WV
Photo Gallery
Chief Logan State Park entrance sign and houses at Merrill Park Oct. 2014 courtesy of Bob Piros.
Chief Logan State Park entrance sign and houses at Merrill Park Oct. 2014 courtesy of Bob Piros.
The Park´s Engine No. 2755 in 1947 courtesy of Justin Akers. Image 1649.
The Park´s Engine No. 2755 in 1947 courtesy of Justin Akers. Image 1649.
Aunt Jenny Wilson Marker on the Museum in the Park building. 219716
Aunt Jenny Wilson Marker on the Museum in the Park building. 219716
March 1961, the C&O 2755 crossing the Henlawson RR Bridge on its way to Chief Logan Park. Courtesy of Pat Ball via her aunt, Nell Judah.
March 1961, the C&O 2755 crossing the Henlawson RR Bridge on its way to Chief Logan Park. Courtesy of Pat Ball via her aunt, Nell Judah.
Chief Logan State Park Lake by Jennifer Rose Lane. Used with permission.
Chief Logan State Park Lake by Jennifer Rose Lane. Used with permission.
Chief Logan Statue restored at a cost of $2,300.
Chief Logan Statue restored at a cost of $2,300.
Chief Logan Statue plaque - Thomas Jefferson quote.
Chief Logan Statue plaque - Thomas Jefferson quote.
Chief Logan statue plaque taken 11-14-2014
Chief Logan statue plaque taken 11-14-2014
Chief Logan Park courtesy of Ralph McNeely.
Chief Logan Park courtesy of Ralph McNeely.
The Logan Banner, Wed., Dec. 29, 1965 courtesy of Herb Harvey.
The Logan Banner, Wed., Dec. 29, 1965 courtesy of Herb Harvey.
Small stone building remains at Chief Logan State Park courtesy of Ralph H. Mcneely.
Small stone building remains at Chief Logan State Park courtesy of Ralph H. Mcneely.
About 1955, Merrill Coal Company Prep Plant, Little Buffalo Creek, Henlawson, WV courtesy of David Craddock. Photo # 7164.
About 1955, Merrill Coal Company Prep Plant, Little Buffalo Creek, Henlawson, WV courtesy of David Craddock. Photo # 7164.
Small stone building remains at Chief Logan State Park courtesy of Ralph H. Mcneely.
Small stone building remains at Chief Logan State Park courtesy of Ralph H. Mcneely.
Small stone building remains at Chief Logan State Park courtesy of Ralph H. Mcneely.
Small stone building remains at Chief Logan State Park courtesy of Ralph H. Mcneely.
Sign reads: "Early Pioneer Homestead (1770-1863). This log cabin is authentic example of the type of homes built by the pioneer families in Southern West Virginia between the Revolution and the Civil War. West Virginia was granted statehood on June 20, 1863."
Sign reads: "Early Pioneer Homestead (1770-1863). This log cabin is authentic example of the type of homes built by the pioneer families in Southern West Virginia between the Revolution and the Civil War. West Virginia was granted statehood on June 20, 1863."
Chief Logan Park 3-27-2014
Chief Logan Park 3-27-2014
Museum at the Park. Photo take 11-14-2011.
Museum at the Park. Photo take 11-14-2011.
Old foundation at Chief Logan Park possibility for water tower. Courtesy of Ralph McNeely.
Old foundation at Chief Logan Park possibility for water tower. Courtesy of Ralph McNeely.
Old foundation at Chief Logan Park possibility for water tower. Courtesy of Ralph McNeely.
Old foundation at Chief Logan Park possibility for water tower. Courtesy of Ralph McNeely.
Old foundation at Chief Logan Park possibility for water tower. Courtesy of Ralph McNeely.
Old foundation at Chief Logan Park possibility for water tower. Courtesy of Ralph McNeely.
Old barbecue pit built before the park opened. Courtesy of Ralph McNeely.
Old barbecue pit built before the park opened. Courtesy of Ralph McNeely.
Chief Logan State Park courtesy of Doralene Altizer. Bailey.
Chief Logan State Park courtesy of Doralene Altizer. Bailey.
United Mine Workers Donation Plaque
United Mine Workers Donation Plaque
1947 Steam Locomotive at Chief Logan State Park.
1947 Steam Locomotive at Chief Logan State Park.
Logan WV Courthouse Bell at Chief Logan State Park
Logan WV Courthouse Bell at Chief Logan State Park
2755 Steam Locomotive Marker at Chief Logan State Park.
2755 Steam Locomotive Marker at Chief Logan State Park.
Old courthouse bell at Chief Logan State Park.
Old courthouse bell at Chief Logan State Park.
Chief Logan's Speech Plaque
Chief Logan's Speech Plaque
Chief Logan State Park Entrance 11-14-11
Chief Logan State Park Entrance 11-14-11
Monument to Coal Miners 11-14-11
Monument to Coal Miners 11-14-11
The Pioneer Cabin at Chief Logan State Park photo by Kenneth King.
The Pioneer Cabin at Chief Logan State Park photo by Kenneth King.
Photo courtesy of Bob Piros.
Photo courtesy of Bob Piros.
Photo courtesy of Ralph Mccneely. He write: The tracks behind me are the tracks that used to go through the park. This was one of the little houses when you first go into the park.
Photo courtesy of Ralph Mccneely. He write: The tracks behind me are the tracks that used to go through the park. This was one of the little houses when you first go into the park.
Wild flower taken by Ralph Mcneely at one of the walking trails at Chief Logan State Park.
Wild flower taken by Ralph Mcneely at one of the walking trails at Chief Logan State Park.
The man with the white beard was Corb Jeffrey from Henlawson.
familysearch.org shows a Corbin Elzie Jeffrey,
born in 1911 in WV.,he died in 1995 in Henlawson.
1940 census shows him as a coal loader.
His wife was Marie.
His parents were Robert & Flora Jeffrey.
This might sound a bit crazy ,When I was a child there was an old man that sat on a rock at the entrance of the park ,He waived at everyone ,I have spent most of my life out side of Cleveland ohio .,In 1985 My grandmother died ,I drove my Grandfather to the cemetery ,As we passed the park the old man with the long white beard waved to me just like always ,Along time later I thought to my self ,There is no way ,Had I saw a ghost ? Do they exist ? I cant explain it ,
I too remember this man. I thought he was Colonel Sanders or maybe Santa Clause. The old man’s name was Corb Jeffrey. He was said to be a pray-er. You could near him praying from inside his house at Henlawson when you walked by.
I have pictures of me by the train in 1963 ,Taken by my grand parents Elmer Lee Morris and Millie Morris ,God knows I miss them ,
i found out today that the rail bus they used to run in and out of the park hollow picking up people was started because of the black panther problem got so bad that they did not want people walking out like they did for years.. my mother walked from where the pool is now to school in the 20s and 30s.. i also found out that the photos of the foundation in this section is of a water tower that was on the right side where the road forked. and also down where the ranger office is now used to be a union hall meeting place…
i have been trying to find out info about the hollow.. where people lived, and just general info.. if anyone knows about the building across the creek from the ranger office i would like to know that… i do know that there was a skating rink up where the cabin sits now. if you have any info, please add it on here…