Discover Rock Cave

Places to explore in Rock Cave include nearby wildlife, a scenic stop along Route 20, and the community’s history. These different themes give you concrete starting points for planning your trip: wildlife, a stop along the way, or local heritage. When looking for a hotel for your stay, you can decide which side of the area matters most for your trip.

Wildlife and navigation on Route 20

The West Virginia Wildlife Center near Rock Cave features native and introduced wildlife from the state. For travelers interested in West Virginia’s wildlife, it offers a specific focus. From Rock Cave, you can reach the center by following State Route 20 two miles north. Check the latest official directions before setting out; the directional information provides a clear basis for your route.

Route 20 features in two different visitor contexts: the directions to the Wildlife Center take you north from Rock Cave; Fidler’s Mill is a scenic and educational stop along West Virginia Route 20. The interior of the mill is closed. Keep this restriction in mind when planning a visit.

Local landmarks at the “Y”

The Route 20 Diner, formerly Gaine’s Diner, is located at the “Y” in Rock Cave. It serves homemade food, as it did at its former location in Gaines. The menu and hours of operation may change, so check for current information before visiting.

The Rock Cave Veterans Memorial at the “Y” honors community members who served in the armed forces. The Veterans Memorial Wall in Rock Cave was upgraded and unveiled at a rededication ceremony. The memorial honors the service of community members; the wall’s history also includes an upgrade and rededication.

Historic names and remembrances

Company C was stationed in Centerville, now Rock Cave. A section of West Virginia Route 20 between Rock Cave and the Webster County line was named the “Upshur Civil War Company C Militia Memorial Highway” after a dedication ceremony at the intersection with Route 4 in 2013. The road’s name and the Veterans Memorial represent different forms of local remembrance: the road name refers to Company C, while the memorial at the “Y” honors Rock Cave community members who served in the armed forces.

The history of the Groundhog Festival is also tied to a specific date: in 2020, Rock Cave hosted its fifth annual weeklong festival. The opening included a potluck meal featuring “critter stew” at the Banks District Volunteer Fire Department.

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