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

George Irwin

Lot #89

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

1. George Irwin Marker

Inscription. George Irwin of York County, Pa., who later bought half of adjoining Lot #88. Irwin, a merchant, also bought Lot #46. A boarding house was located on this site during most of the early history of Bath.

Lot #89: Conveyed by the Trustees of the Town of Bath to George Irwin, 1777.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • 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 1777.

Location. 39° 37.691′ N, 78° 13.707′ W. Marker is in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, in Morgan County. Marker is on Congress Street west of Wilkes Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 Congress 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. James Elliott (within shouting distance of this marker); Roman Bathhouse and Museum of the Berkeley Springs (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hugh Walker (about 400 feet away); Morgan County Court House Stone (about 400 feet away); Berkeley Springs Baths (about 400 feet away); Berkeley Springs Sanitarium (about 400 feet

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away); Richard Graham (about 400 feet away); Streetscapes Goes Green (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berkeley Springs.

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

2. George Irwin Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.