Berkeley Springs in Morgan County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Robert Carter Willis

Lot #37

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 12, 2018

1. Robert Carter Willis Marker

Inscription. Robert Carter Willis in 1779 deeded the lot to Alexander White (see marker Lot #38), one of the original Trustees of the Town of Bath. White was regarded by his contemporaries as one of the ablest lawyers in the United States and an outstanding leader of western Virginia (now West Virginia).

Lot #37: Conveyed by the Trustees of the Town of Bath to Robert Carter Willis [no recorded date].

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia, Berkeley Springs, Town of Bath Lots series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.

Location. 39° 37.542′ N, 78° 13.74′ W. Marker is in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, in Morgan County. Marker is on South Washington Street (U.S. 522) south of Liberty Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 South Washington Street, Berkeley Springs WV 25411, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Winter Refuge (a few steps from this marker); Sam Purviance / George Irwin (a few steps from this marker); Center of Hospitality (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Lawson and John Orr (a few steps from this marker); Harry Dorsey Gough (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Fielding Lewis (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Throckmorton, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Carroll (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berkeley Springs.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 12, 2018

2. Robert Carter Willis Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 23, 2022

3. Robert Carter Willis Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 508 times since then and 131 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 12, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.