Peters Mountain History: This mountain is named for Peter Wright, an early pioneer who settled in the area in 1776. The crest of Peters Mountain is the boundary between Monroe County and Giles and Craig counties in Virginia, except for 12 miles where the state line veers southeastward to include the Waiteville area, bringing that section within West Virginia. Meteorologists recognize Peters Mountain as the producer of one of "Nature's Greatest Noises." Usually, in the spring, when conditions are right, a great roaring wind is heard, described as a tremendous thundering roar of giant waves breaking over rocky reefs. Peters Mountain Chapter was formed in June, 1980, under the direction of Betty White, Organizing Regent, Margaret Ann Scott, State Organizing Secretary, and Maxine Spearman, West Virginia State Regent.