Mile 3.9 takes a left turn from Marrtown Road to Dupont Road, and on the left is a 7-Eleven, but to the right is the old Bickel Mansion, now a law office. At one time, the Bickel Estate was home to 400 acres that contained a large zoo and a horse race track with grandstands. During Christmas time, the estate would have been decorated with all kinds of Christmas lights, as Mr. Bickel was an entertainer. The property also contains a carriage house and a fountain. The stone house can be viewed from both Marrtown Road and West Virginia 95.

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