Berryville in Clarke County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Berryville
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 8, 2007
1. Berryville Marker
Inscription.
Berryville. . Before 1798 Berryville was known as Battletown, a name that perhaps originated from a local tavern famous for its fistfights. The General assembly incorporated the town of Berryville on 15 Jan. 1798. Located at a major crossroads of the Shenandoah Valley and Northern Virginia, Berryville saw much military activity during the Civil War. On 13 Aug. 1864 Col. John S. Mosby attacked a Union supply train destined for Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan’s troops at Winchester. Important nearby houses include Audley, the home of Nellie Custis, Washington’s stepgranddaughter, and Rosemont, the home of Gov. Harry Flood Byrd, Sr.
Before 1798 Berryville was known as Battletown, a name that perhaps originated from a local tavern famous for its fistfights. The General assembly incorporated the town of Berryville on 15 Jan. 1798. Located at a major crossroads of the Shenandoah Valley and Northern Virginia, Berryville saw much military activity during the Civil War. On 13 Aug. 1864 Col. John S. Mosby attacked a Union supply train destined for Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan’s troops at Winchester. Important nearby houses include Audley, the home of Nellie Custis, Washington’s stepgranddaughter, and Rosemont, the home of Gov. Harry Flood Byrd, Sr.
Erected 1997 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number Q-3.)
Location. 39° 8.548′ N, 77° 59.343′ W. Marker is in Berryville, Virginia, in Clarke County. Marker is on South Buckmarsh Street (U.S. 340), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Berryville VA 22611, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
Also see . . . Berryville Historic District. (Submitted on July 21, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 8, 2007
2. Berryville Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 15, 2007
3. Was a Tavern.... Now a Flower Shop
This flower shop occupies the site of a tavern from the 18th Century at the corner of Church and Main Streets. Local lore has it Revolutionary War hero Gen. Daniel Morgan frequented the tavern, and was involved with many fights there.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,847 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.