Marlowe near Falling Waters in Berkeley County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Watkins' Ferry
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 6, 2019
Erected 1967 by Shenandoah Valley Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • War, French and Indian • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Braddock’s Road and Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock, and the Daughters of the American Revolution series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1744.
Location. 39° 36.018′ N, 77° 49.993′ W. Marker is near Falling Waters, West Virginia, in Berkeley County. It is in Marlowe. Marker is on Williamsport Pike (U.S. 11) east of Ripple Way, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22 Temple Drive, Falling Waters WV 25419, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. West Virginia (Berkeley County) / Maryland (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gettysburg Campaign (approx. 0.3 miles away in Maryland); Cushwa Basin/Williamsport (approx. 0.3 miles away in Maryland); Williamsport (approx. 0.3 miles away in Maryland); C & O Canal Aqueduct (approx. 0.3 miles away in Maryland); Life on the Canal (approx. 0.3 miles away in Maryland); Boats Passing By (approx. 0.4 miles away in Maryland); The C&O Canal in the Civil War at Williamsport (approx. 0.4 miles away in Maryland).
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 6, 2019
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,337 times since then and 178 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.