Martinsburg in Berkeley County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Charles Faulkner

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 23, 2022

1. Charles Faulkner Marker

Inscription. Born in Martinsburg, July 6. 1806. Member of Virginia legislature and served in Congress, 1851-1859. In 1860 he was appointed Minister to France but was arrested in 1861 on charges of negotiating sales of arms for the Confederacy. Enlisted in Confederate army and served on staff of Stonewall Jackson. Served in congress after war. Son was US senator. Died November 1, 1884.

Erected 2016 by West Virginia Archives & History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • 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 July 6, 1806.

Location. 39° 27.036′ N, 77° 57.949′ W. Marker is in Martinsburg, West Virginia, in Berkeley County. Marker is on South Queen Street (West Virginia Route 9/45) south of East Addition Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 608 S Queen St, Martinsburg WV 25401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Boydville (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General Adam Stephen (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Belle Boyd Home (about 600 feet away); St. John's Catholic Cemetery

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Norbourne Parish Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old High School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Berkeley County Jail (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Stone House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Martinsburg.

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 23, 2022

2. Charles Faulkner Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 367 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.