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

West Virginia (Morgan County) / Maryland

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

1. West Virginia Marker

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West Virginia
(Morgan County) "The Mountain State" - western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French during the French and Indian War, 1754-1763.

Maryland Named for Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of Charles I who gave a royal charter to Cecil Calvert, second Lord Baltimore, 1632. First settlement at Saint Mary's City in 1634. It is one of the thirteen original colonies.

Erected 1966 by West Virginia Historic Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, French and Indian • Women. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 20, 1863.

Location. 39° 41.415′ N, 78° 11.169′ W. Marker is near Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, in Morgan County. Marker is at the intersection of Hancock Road (U.S. 522) and River Road (

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 24, 2019

2. Maryland Marker

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West Virginia Route 1), on the right when traveling south on Hancock Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 259 Hancock Rd, 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. "Stonewall" Jackson Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Siding and Packing House Site (approx. 0.4 miles away in Maryland); The Tonoloways (approx. 0.6 miles away in Maryland); Hancock (approx. 0.6 miles away in Maryland); a different marker also named Hancock (approx. 0.6 miles away in Maryland); Hancock's Orchard Industry (approx. 0.6 miles away in Maryland); Hancock in the Canal Era (approx. 0.6 miles away in Maryland); Joseph Hancock, Jr. (approx. 0.6 miles away in Maryland).

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

3. West Virginia (Morgan County) / Maryland

Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 14, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on May 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on May 14, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.