Berkeley Springs in Morgan County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
William Ramsey and James Stuart
Lot #67
William Ramsey and James Stuart, both of Alexandria, Va. Ramsey was one of the trustees for the City of Alexandria and owned the first house built there after the sale of town lots in 1749. He married Ann McCarty Ball, a cousin of George Washington.Lot #67: Conveyed by the Trustees of the Town of Bath to William Ramsey & James Stuart, August 25, 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 date for this entry is August 25, 1777.
Location. 39° 37.597′ N, 78° 13.608′ 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: 77 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. Philip Bush (a few steps from this marker); James Muir (a few steps from this marker); Lot owned by George Washington (within shouting
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 12, 2022
2. William Ramsey and James Stuart Marker
Unfortunately, the marker has weathered significantly.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 14, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3. submitted on June 13, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
