Berkeley Springs in Morgan County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Hugh Walker
Lot #84
Hugh Walker, owner of other lots in the town, was one of the early owners. This was the site of the "Blue Goose" saloon in the 1890's and the early 1900's. Wooden rails used on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad before the advent of steel rails were used as joists in the old "Blue Goose" building.
Lot #84: 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 • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O), and the West Virginia, Berkeley Springs, Town of Bath Lots series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is August 25, 1777.
Location. 39° 37.648′ N, 78° 13.569′ W. Marker is in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, in Morgan County. Marker is on North Mercer Street just north of Congress Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 69 N Mercer St, 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. Thomas Blackbourne (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hugh Walker (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick Conrad (within shouting distance of this marker); Berkeley Springs
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