WV-057 Champe Rocks

Marker text: CHAMPE ROCKS

Near Champe Rocks is the home and grave of Sargeant John Champe who was sent by General Washington and Major Lee to kidnap Benedict Arnold, the traitor, from within the British lines. The daring plot almost succeeded.

West Virginia Historic Commission, 1963

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Location: WV Rt. 28/WV Rt. 55 (northbound), north of Seneca Rocks., Pendleton County, West Virginia

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