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Civil War Hospital Site
R.D. Shepherds Town Hall
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By Craig Swain, July 28, 2007 | |
| | | 1. Civil War Hospital Site - R.D. Shepherds Town Hall Marker | | |
Inscription. Civil War Hospital Site
R.D. Shepherds Town Hall
was used as a hospital during
the Maryland Campaign 1862
courtesy of S.H.A.F.
Erected by Save Historic Antietam Foundation.
Location. 39° 25.86′ N, 77° 48.331′ W. Marker is in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of German Street (West Virginia Route 230) and North King Street (West Virginia Route 480), on the right when traveling west on German Street. Click for map. On the exterior of McMurran Hall, Shepherds College. Marker is in this post office area: Shepherdstown WV 25443, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shepherdstown (a few steps from this marker); 1862 Antietam Campaign (a few steps from this marker); Shepherd State Teachers College (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Civil War Hospital Site (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington Heritage Trail (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Free School (about 700 feet away); The James Rumsey Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); In Honor of James Rumsey (approx. 0.4 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Shepherdstown.
More about this marker. This marker has suffered some damage, with some text paint rubbed off. |
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By Craig Swain, July 28, 2007 | |
| | | 2. Present Day McMurran Hall | | Formerly the town hall and county court house, the building was incomplete at the time of the Civil War. Planks were added and straw brought in to allow for caring of wounded from the Battle of Antietam. The marker is behind the left most column on the exterior wall of the building. | | |
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By Craig Swain, July 28, 2007 | |
| | | 3. McMurran Hall | | The Town Hall was later given to the Shepherd’s College in the 1870s. The college named the hall in honor Joseph McMurran, the first principal of the school. | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on August 1, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 745 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. Submitted on August 1, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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