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

John Barns

Lot #13

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

1. John Barns Marker

Inscription. John Barns of Washington County, Maryland. It was later purchased by Capt. John Swann, also of Washington County, who owned several of the other original lots.

Lot #13: Conveyed by the Trustees of the Town of Bath to John Barns, 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 1777.

Location. 39° 37.449′ N, 78° 13.714′ W. Marker is in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, in Morgan County. Marker is at the intersection of South Mercer Street and Warren Street, on the right when traveling south on South Mercer Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 307 South Mercer 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. William Weathers (a few steps from this marker); Capt. John Swann (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Town of Bath Lots One and Two (within shouting distance of this marker); Dutch Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Windel Freshour (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Lloyd (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer / Robert Townsen Hose (about 300 feet away); John Smith and John Philpot (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berkeley Springs.

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

2. John Barns 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 210 times since then and 12 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.