Martinsburg in Berkeley County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
The Red House
The Red House
The Home of Edward Beeson
Where the County of Berkeley was Founded
From a Part of Frederick County, Virginia
May 19, 1772
And Where the First Country Court was Held
After the Following Men Had Been
Chosen and Commissioned by Lord Dunmore
Ralph Wormley Van Swearingen Robert Stephen Jacob Hite Thomas Rutherford Hugh Lyle Adam Stephen Thomas Robinson John Briscoe John Nevill Samuel Washington James Strode James Nourse Robert Strogden William Morgan William Little Thomas Swearingen James Seaton Robert Willis Will Drew, (Clerk)
Erected and presented to Berkeley County
By the Shenandoah Valley Chapter N.S.D.A.R.
Martinsburg, West Virginia
1928.
Erected 1928 by The Shenandoah Valley Chapter N.S.D.A.R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1772.
Location. 39° 28.319′ N, 77° 57.265′ W. Marker is in Martinsburg, West Virginia, in Berkeley County. Marker is on North Queen Street (U.S. 11) north of Cloud Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Martinsburg WV 25404, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Martinsburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Neally (approx. ¾ mile away); Belle Boyd (approx. 0.9 miles away); Baltimore and Ohio Roundhouse and Shop Complex (approx. 0.9 miles away); Martinsburg Roundhouse (approx. 0.9 miles away); Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Shop Complex (approx. 0.9 miles away); Belle Boyd House (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Belle Boyd House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Martinsburg.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2024, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 64 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2024, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.