1965
Cathedral State Park Becomes a National Natural Landmark
Cathedral State Park was designated a National Natural Landmark in recognition of its old-growth hemlock forest. The Preston County park preserves West Virginia’s only remaining stand of virgin hemlock forest.
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National Park Service, “1964–1966 NNL Designations”; e-WV, “National Natural Landmarks”
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