Martinsburg in Berkeley County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Boarman House
208 S. Queen Street
| | Built 1802 | |
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812 • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia, Martinsburg Historic Properties series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1802.
Location. 39° 27.358′ N, 77° 57.834′ W. Marker is in Martinsburg, West Virginia, in Berkeley County. It is at the intersection of South Queen Street (West Virginia Route 9) and East King Street on South Queen Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 South Queen Street, Martinsburg WV 25401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Eastern Panhandle. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welcome to the City of Martinsburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Avenue of Flags Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Martinsburg (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Joseph's Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Methodist Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Market House (about 600 feet away); Girlhood Home of Belle Boyd
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