Near Kearneysville in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Cameron's Depot

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 11, 2020

1. Cameron's Depot Marker

Inscription. Here, August 21, 1864, General Philip H. Sheridan's Federal forces were defeated by General Jubal A. Early. The fighting swept over such fine old estates as Harewood, Sulgrave, Tuscawillow, Cedar Lawn, and Locust Hill, still marked by shot and shell.

Erected 2002 by Jefferson County Historical Society; West Virginia Division of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 21, 1864.

Location. 39° 18.232′ N, 77° 55.361′ W. Marker is near Kearneysville, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. It is at the intersection of Middleway Pike (West Virginia Route 51) and Earle Road, on the right when traveling east on Middleway Pike. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8168 Middleway Pike, Summit Point WV 25446, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cedar Lawn (a few steps from this marker); Harewood (approx. 0.3 miles away); "Locust Hill" (approx. 0.7 miles away); Richwood Hall (approx. 0.8 miles away); Eugenia Washington (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named

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Locust Hill (approx. 1.2 miles away); Johnsontown (approx. 3.1 miles away); "Prato Rio" (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kearneysville.

Other markers no longer nearby. Cameron's Depot Engagement (was approx. 1.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Ruins of St. George’s Chapel (was approx. 1.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . The Battle of Cameron’s Depot. (Submitted on July 17, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 11, 2020

2. Cameron's Depot Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 909 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.