Romney in Hampshire County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Town of Romney
Erected by The Town of Romney, West Virginia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is December 23, 1762.
Location. 39° 20.404′ N, 78° 45.145′ W. Marker is in Romney, West Virginia, in Hampshire County. It is on East Main Street 0.1 miles west of Campus Drive, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 340 E Main St, Romney WV 26757, 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: Grapeshot Among the Pines (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Romney In The Civil War (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Town of Romney. At the time of the founding of the Town of Romney, the area was part of the Colony of Virginia. On December 23, 1762, the House of Burgesses approved an act for the town's incorporation.
Later on the same day, an act incorporating Mecklenburg (now Shepherdstown) was also approved.
Also see . . . Romney, West Virginia. Wikipedia article (Submitted on May 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 28, 2020
2. Town of Romney Marker
The marker is on the grounds of the Town Hall.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 517 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
