The Toll House Service Station in Marlinton, circa 1940. The station was located on Rt. 219 at the end of the bridge in Marlinton. If you study the photo with a magnifying glass you will see part of the old Toll House to the right. A road sign points to the Airport and the mileage marker lists the distance to Valley Head, Elkins and Clarksburg heading north, and Lewisburg and Charleston heading south. It is quite obvious what brand of gas was sold here. Just for fun, count the number of times you spot the word “Amoco.” (Courtesy of Pocahontas Co. Historical Society, ID: PHS005001)

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