Charter House - Unclaimed

Bethesda, Centerville, Ardel and Booton are communities in the rural, hilly landscape around Lavalette in Wayne County, near the Ohio River valley and west of Huntington. The area has four distinct seasons, with warm, humid summers and cool winters. Its appeal is the quiet countryside, wooded slopes and open stretches between homes rather than a dense commercial center. Local roads connect residents to Lavalette and nearby towns for everyday shopping and dining, while Huntington offers a broader range of shops, restaurants and cultural outings. Outdoor recreation includes scenic country drives, walks and time spent in the surrounding hills; parks and playgrounds are limited within these named communities. Driving is the main way to get around, and access to larger destinations generally means traveling along regional roads.