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Directions to the Good Hope Observatory

From Bridgeport:

Get on I-79 towards Charleston,
Take the Jane Lew exit and take a Right onto Berlin road,
go about a mile, and turn right onto US-19.
Continue on US-19 for about 6 miles.
You will see two bridges on the left, you will be coming into Good Hope.
Go about 1/2 mile more and take a right onto Midway Road. This is in the middle of a turn so go slow.
Continue to the end of the road until it splits, you should see some lights and the observatory on top of the hill to your left.
Take the left to the very top of the hill and you are there.

From Clarksburg:

Take US-19 south for about 10 miles.

You will pass a gas station called the Good Hope One Stop on your left.

Go about 1/2 mile more, and take a left onto Midway Road. It will be in the beginning of a turn so go slow.

Continue to the end of the road until it splits, you should see some lights and the observatory on top of the hill to your left.
Take the left to the very top of the hill and you are there.

Directions to the First United Methodist Church located at the intersection of West Pike Street and 2nd street downtown. Meetings are held in the church basement meeting room.

If you are traveling west on Rt. 50 (4 lane expressway) you will approach the 2nd Street exit, exit right, you will loop through the parking garage, you are now on 2nd Street, as soon as you exit through the garage you will see the church on your left. Proceed to the stop light. This is at the intersection of West Pike street. (Note) If you are traveling east on Rt. 50 expressway you will exit right on to the 3rd street ramp through the parking garage, as soon as you exit the garage turn left on to Hughes Avenue, you will only travel about 100 ft, and intersect with second street, "note the stop sign", turn right an proceed to to the intersection of West Pike street. Now the travelers from the East and the travelers from the West will follow the same directions. ("Note" West Pike street is one way west.) You will proceed on 2nd street to the next traffic light. This is the intersection of West Main street (one way east). You will turn left on to Main street east about 100 ft. and turn left into the municipal parking lot. Continue through the parking lot to West Pike street, STOP, then cross West Pike street directly into the church parking lot (parking is free). Walk up to the church basement door. "You are here!"

Clarksburg Area Map (104 Kb)

Close Up Map (46 Kb)

Directions to the Fairmont State College Gaston Caperton Center

The Fairmont State College Gaston Caperton Center is located at the intersection of 6th and Main Street in Downtown Clarksburg. The parking lot and main entrance are behind the building. Look for Astronomy Day signs.

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