Berkeley Springs in Morgan County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
James Muir
Lot #60
James Muir, a merchant from Alexandria, Va. A listing of lot owners in 1798 shows it belonging to James Mercer, a member of the Continental Congress, who owned lot #43.Lot #60: Conveyed by the Trustees of the Town of Bath to James Muir, 1777.
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 1798.
Location. 39° 37.587′ N, 78° 13.617′ W. Marker is in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, in Morgan County. Marker is at the intersection of Fairfax Street and North Mercer Street, on the right when traveling east on Fairfax Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 522 Fairfax 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 Castle Built for Love (a few steps from this marker); Lot owned by George Washington (a few steps from this marker); William Ramsey and James Stuart (a few steps from this marker); Gen. George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 6 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.
