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The cabin was once the home of Jacob L. Starcher, the grandson of Jacob Starcher, the first permanent settler in Ripley. It serves as a memorial to the early settlers of Jackson County. It was donated to Cedar Lakes by the late Genevieve Starcher in 1968. Tours are offered during the Mountain State Art & Craft Fair and by appointment.

John F. Morgan was the last public hanging in West Virginia on Dec. 16, 1897. He was convicted of murdering a widow and two children. A historical marker is located in front of the Jackson County Courthouse, where the trial took place. The gallows were located near the present site of the Jackson County Board of Education.

Located near Heritage House and the Staats Mill Covered Bridge, the structure is an authentic replica of a pioneer school. It was constructed of historic venues such as logs from a dismantled cabin and stones from Wright’s Mill at Cottageville. The building was dedicated in 1979.

Still used by traffic, the bridge dates to 1887 and was later moved to the present site on Savis Fork near the community of Sandyville. The bridge was preserved in 2000.