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. It 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.

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,

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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: Eugenia Washington (approx. 0.3 miles away); 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); Jefferson Cooperage (approx. 2½ miles away); Powhatan Brass & Iron Works (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charles Town.

Other markers no longer nearby. Cameron's Depot Engagement (was approx. 0.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Ruins of St. George’s Chapel (was approx. 1.1 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

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 1,063 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.