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

"Locust Hill"

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

1. "Locust Hill" Marker

Inscription. A half mile southwest is the mansion built by John B. and Lucy Washington Packette in 1840. The center of conflict between Generals Early and Sheridan on August 21, 1864. Marks of the cannonading and musketry fire are yet visible.

Erected by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • 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° 18.116′ N, 77° 54.565′ W. Marker is near Charles Town, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Middleway Pike (West Virginia Route 51) 0.3 miles west of Ambler Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8934 Middleway Pike, Charles Town WV 25414, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Harewood (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cameron's Depot (approx. 0.7 miles away); Cedar Lawn (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Locust Hill (approx. 0.8 miles away); Richwood Hall (approx. 0.9 miles away); Brownfields to Greenfields (approx. 2.6 miles away); Martin Robison Delany

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(approx. 2.6 miles away); Office of Charles Washington (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charles Town.

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

2. "Locust Hill" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 442 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.