Berkeley Springs in Morgan County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Hugh Walker
Lot #83
Hugh Walker, a merchant from middlesex County, Va., who bought Lots #77, #82, #93, #94, and part of #30 the same day. The trustees declared it forfeited in 1804 and, along with #82, deeded it to Valentine Dyche.
Lot #83, Conveyed by the Trustees of the Town of Bath to Hugh Walker, August 25, 1777.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia, Berkeley Springs, Town of Bath Lots series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 25, 1777.
Location. 39° 37.634′ N, 78° 13.553′ W. Marker is in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, in Morgan County. Marker is on Congress Street just west of North Green Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 157 Congress Street, Berkeley Springs WV 25411, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Hugh Walker (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Blackbourne (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick Conrad (within shouting distance of this marker); The Industrial North End (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Philip Bush (about 300 feet away); Berkeley Springs
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Additional commentary.
1. Capitalization on the marker
The uncapitalized version of middlesex has been used verbatim from the marker.
— Submitted November 6, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
