Martinsburg in Berkeley County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Old Federal Building
125 S. Maple Avenue
| | Completed 1895 | |
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, June 16, 2007
1. Old Federal Building Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia, Martinsburg Historic Properties series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 39° 27.411′ N, 77° 58′ W. Marker is in Martinsburg, West Virginia, in Berkeley County. It is on King Street (U.S. 11) near Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Martinsburg WV 25401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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 walking distance of this marker: Martinsburg / Berkeley Riflemen (a few steps from this marker); World War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); 224 - 226 West King Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Martinsburg (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to the City of Martinsburg
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Regarding Old Federal Building. Building is empty and appears to be under renovation.
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, June 16, 2007
2. Old Federal Building
Marker is on the wall to the right of the door.
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, June 16, 2007
3. Old Federal Building
The Martinsburg / Berkeley Riflemen marker can be seen in the distance on the left.
J. J. Prats Postcard Collection
4. Post Office and Federal Court, Martinsburg, W. Va.
“This imposing three-story building, on the corner of King street and Maple avenue, was erected in 1895 by Uncle Sam at a cost of $85,000. The first floor is used as the local post office, where thirty-four men are employed and nine city and six rural routes are served. Before this building was erected the post office was located on East Burke street. The second and third stories serve the Federal Court of the Northern District of West Virginia, which is composed of twenty-four counties. It as in this building that Grady Webb, the famous mail train robber, was tried and convicted.” 1925 postcard published by the Shenandoah Publishing House in Strasburg, Virginia.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,683 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 4. submitted on September 28, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
