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1812

The "Big Cave" on Cave Mountain was a source of saltpeter for the production of gunpowder

Other events that happened on or around 1812

1866

H.M. Calhoun was born

Other events that happened on or around 1866

1927

The boundaries of the Monongahela National Forest were extended to include the Smoke Hole

Other events that happened on or around 1927

1930

The first improved road was built into the southern half of Smoke Hole

Other events that happened on or around 1930

1933

H. M. Calhoun died

Other events that happened on or around 1933

1965

Smoke Hole became part of the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area

Other events that happened on or around 1965

Nov 04, 1985

The Smoke Hole Lodge was lost in the flood

Other events that happened on or around November 04, 1985

2001

The Smoke Hole Lodge closed

Other events that happened on or around 2001


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