Shepherdstown in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

The Spring House

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 1, 2025

1. The Spring House Marker

Inscription. The Spring House was built in 1831. It is a one-story building with course stone exterior walls and quoins. The gabled roof has wooden shingles. Fountain springs run through the building. Originally, this building would have been used to store butter, cheese, and seasoned meat.

Erected by Shepherdstown Community Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.

Location. 39° 25.293′ N, 77° 49.284′ W. Marker is in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. It can be reached from the intersection of Kearneysville Pike (West Virginia Route 480) and Starkey's Landing, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4198 Kearneysville Pike, Shepherdstown WV 25443, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and 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,

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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: Fountain Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Shepherdstown Rally Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus) (within shouting distance of this marker); Morgan's Grove Park - A Witness to History (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Historic Elmwood Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles away); Elmwood Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles away); Elmwood Cemetery Vault (approx. 0.7 miles away); Memorial To Confederate Soldiers (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shepherdstown.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Spirit of 1775 (was approx. half a mile away but has been confirmed missing).

The Spring House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 1, 2025

2. The Spring House

Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.