Martinsburg in Berkeley County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
First Electrified House
In Martinsburg, W. Va.
Commemorated 3 December 1969
Erected 1969.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is December 3, 1969.
Location. 39° 27.273′ N, 77° 57.713′ W. Marker is in Martinsburg, West Virginia, in Berkeley County. It is at the intersection of South Water Street and East John Street, on the right when traveling north on South Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 234 South Water 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: Old Stone House (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Adam Stephen (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Adam Stephen House and Triple Brick Museum (about 300 feet away); Old Methodist Church (about 300 feet away); Triple Brick Building 311-313 East John Street (about 400 feet away); Adam Stephen House 309 East John Street (about 500 feet away); Adam Stephen House (about 500 feet away); Triple Brick Museum (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Martinsburg.
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