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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in the Eastern Panhandle Region

 
By Beverly Pfingsten, September 27, 2008
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1 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Baker Heights — Veterans Administration Center —
On Baker Road at Charles Town Road (West Virginia Route 9), in the median on Baker Road.
Established as the Newton D. Baker General Hospital, U.S. Army. Named for Newton D. Baker, native of Martinsburg and Secretary of War, World War I. Opened for patients in 1944. It became Veterans Administration Center in 1946. — — Map (db m12784) HM
2 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Blairton — Van Metre Ford Bridge —
On Flaggs Crossing Road at Blairton Road on Flaggs Crossing Road.
Named for the property owners this stone bridge built in 1832 across Opequon Creek was major improvement for travellers on Warm Springs Road connecting Alexandria and Bath, Va., site of famous mineral waters. The Berkeley County Court established a . . . — — Map (db m12849) HM
3 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Bunker Hill — "Morgan Acres" —
On Winchester Pike (U.S. 11) north of Old Mill Road, on the right when traveling north.
Two miles west is the site of the first house in present West Virginia. It was built by Col. Morgan Morgan who came from Delaware in 1726. It was destroyed and the one now there was built in 1800 by another Morgan. — — Map (db m57717) HM
4 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Bunker Hill — Christ Church —
On Runnymead Road 0.4 miles west of U.S. 11, on the right when traveling west.
First Episcopal Church in West Virginia Established 1740 by Col. Morgan Morgan known as Morgan's Chapel Present building 1851 — — Map (db m12848) HM
5 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Bunker Hill — Christ Church —
On Runnymeade Road (County Route 26) at Soldier Drive, on the right when traveling west on Runnymeade Road.
300 yards west is one of the oldest Episcopal churches in West Virginia. Built in 1740 by Morgan Morgan. Five Revolutionary soldiers buried in church yard. Used as a barracks during war between the states. — — Map (db m134064) HM
6 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Bunker Hill — Col. Morgan Morgan — Nov. 1, 1688 — Nov. 17, 1766 —
On Winchester Pike (U.S. 11) just north of Old Mill Road, on the right when traveling north.
Erected by the State of West Virginia. In commemoration of the first settlement within the present boundaries of said State, which was made by Col. Morgan Morgan, a native of Wales, and Catherine Garretson, his wife, in the year 1726 on a tract . . . — — Map (db m1169) HM
7 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Bunker Hill — Gettysburg Campaign — Invasion & Retreat
On the northbound Welcome Center and Rest Stop (Interstate 81) north of the state line, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
After stunning victories at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, Virginia, early in May 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee carried the war through Maryland, across the Mason and Dixon Line and into Pennsylvania. His infantry marched north through . . . — — Map (db m1975) HM
8 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Bunker Hill — James Johnston Pettigrew Monument —
On Runnymeade Road (County Route 26) 0.2 miles west of Winchester Avenue (U.S. 11), on the left when traveling west.
Due west of this tablet, 650 feet, is the Boyd House in which died, July 17, 1863, Brig.-Gen. James Johnston Pettigrew, of North Carolina, C. S. A. At Gettysburg he commanded and led Heth’s Division in the assault on Cemetery Ridge, July 3; and . . . — — Map (db m305317) HM WM
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9 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Bunker Hill — Morgan Cabin —
On Runneymead Road 0.5 miles west of Goldmiller Road, on the right when traveling east.
Originally built 1731-34 as second home of Morgan Morgan-first white settler in West Virginia. Rebuilt with some of original logs in 1976 as a State and County Bicentennial project. It was here during the Revolution that James Morgan, the grandson . . . — — Map (db m12798) HM
10 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Bunker Hill — Morgan Chapel — Washington Heritage Trail —
On Runnymeade Road (County Route 26) at Soldier Drive, on the right when traveling west on Runnymeade Road.
At Bunker Hill in 1726, Colonel Morgan Morgan founded the first permanent settlement of record in what is now West Virginia. In commemoration of this event, the state of West Virginia has erected a monument in Bunker Hill State Park, and has . . . — — Map (db m134056) HM
11 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Bunker Hill — Morgan Morgan —
On Winchester Pike (U.S. 11) north of Old Mill Road, on the right when traveling north.
Morgan Morgan, a native of Wales, established his home at Bunker Hill before 1732, and was leader in Eastern Panhandle’s early development. His sons gave name to Morgantown, and fought in Indian and Revolutionary Wars. — — Map (db m1176) HM
12 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Darkesville — Darkesville —
On Winchester Pike (U.S. 11) south of Hatchery Road (County Route 11/8).
Named for Gen. William Darke, veteran of the Revolution and the Indian wars. He saved the remnants of St. Clair’s army from massacre in 1791 when badly defeated by the Miami Indians. His son, Capt. Joseph Darke, lost his life. — — Map (db m167181) HM
13 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — Action at Stumpy's Hollow — "Throw down your arms or you are dead men!" — The Battle of Hoke's Run (July 2, 1861) —
Near Saint Andrews Drive 0.2 miles south of Hammonds Mill Road (West Virginia Route 901), on the left when traveling south.
As he advanced south from the Potomac, Union Gen. Robert Patterson sent Gen. James Negley's brigade along a smaller road to the west to guard his right flank. Company I of the 15th Pennsylvania Infantry moved ahead of Negley's main body as . . . — — Map (db m303403) HM
14 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — Advance to Battle — "Arms and accouterments glittering in the sunlight" — The Battle of Hoke's Run (July 2, 1861) —
Near Saint Andrews Drive 0.2 miles south of Hammonds Mill Road, on the left when traveling south.
The opposing infantry marched towards each other along the Williamsport Pike, a mile to your front. A skirmish line of McMullen's Rangers led the Union advance, followed by Col. John Starkweather's 1st Wisconsin Infantry. Nearing the Porterfield . . . — — Map (db m303404) HM
15 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — Battle of Falling Waters — Harper’s 5th Virginia Infantry —
On Williamsport Pike (U.S. 11) at Hammonds Mill Road (County Route 901), on the right when traveling south on Williamsport Pike.
On the morning of July 2, 1861, Federal troops under General Robert Patterson crossed the Potomac River from Maryland and marched toward Martinsburg. Confederate Colonel Thomas J. Jackson’s command marched from Camp Stephens, four miles north of . . . — — Map (db m58078) HM
16 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — Battle of Falling Waters — Crockett-Porterfield House
On Williamsport Pike (U.S. 11) 0.2 miles north of Campus Drive (West Virginia Route 901), on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
On the morning of July 2, 1861, Federal troops under General Robert Patterson crossed the Potomac River from Maryland and marched toward Martinsburg. Confederate Colonel Thomas J. Jackson’s command marched from Camp Stephens, four miles north of . . . — — Map (db m180733) HM
17 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — Battle of Falling Waters — Jackson’s Coolness Under Fire
On Williamsport Pike (U.S. 11) 0.2 miles north of Beall Road, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
On the morning of July 2, 1861, Federal troops under Gen. Robert Patterson crossed the Potomac River from Maryland and marched south toward Martinsburg. Colonel Thomas J. Jackson sent his men north from their camp north of town to block them and . . . — — Map (db m255737) HM
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18 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — Battle of Falling Waters — Stuart’s Surprise
On Hammonds Mill Road (West Virginia Route 901) at St. Andrews Drive (County Route 3/1), on the right when traveling west on Hammonds Mill Road. Reported permanently removed.
Here at Stumpy’s Hollow on the morning of July 2, 1861, Confederate Lieutenant Colonel J.E.B. Stuart captured a Union infantry company almost single-handedly. The Federals—Company I, 15th Pennsylvania Volunteers—were acting as skirmishers in . . . — — Map (db m256875) HM
19 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — Battle of Falling Waters — Four Apostles of the 1st Rockbridge Artillery —
On Hammonds Mill Road (West Virginia Route 901) at Williamsport Pike (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west on Hammonds Mill Road.
On the morning of July 2, 1861, Federal troops under General Robert Patterson crossed the Potomac River from Maryland and marched toward Martinsburg. Confederate Colonel Thomas J. Jackson’s command marched from Camp Stephens, four miles north of . . . — — Map (db m277066) HM
20 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — Battle of Hoke's Run —
On Williamsport Pike (U.S. 11) at Foster Drive, on the right when traveling south on Williamsport Pike.
Early on July 2, 1861, Union forces under Maj. Gen. Robert Patterson crossed the Potomac River from MD to march on Martinsburg. Alerted to the enemy's movements by Stuart's cavalry, Col. Thomas Jackson fought a masterly delaying action that led . . . — — Map (db m206003) HM
21 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — Battles of Falling Waters — “A splendid falls” —
On Encampment Road east of Williamsport Pike (U.S. 11), on the left when traveling south.
During the Civil War, the strategically important Valley Turnpike crossed the stream just above the small waterfall here. Two battles were fought nearby. The first occurred on July 2, 1861, half a mile south on the Porterfield Farm. On the . . . — — Map (db m256847) HM
22 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — Confederate Artillery — "A powerful language" — The Battle of Hoke's Run (July 2, 1861) —
On Saint Andrews Drive (County Highway 3/1) south of Hammonds Mill Road (State Route 901), on the left when traveling south.
The Confederates had four cannons at the Battle of Hoke's, although only one ,vas used in the fighting. These guns belonged to the 1st Rockbridge Artillery; which had been organized in Lexington, Virginia (in Rockbridge County) in April . . . — — Map (db m303395) HM
23 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — Federals Cross the Potomac — "They took this as a harbinger of success" — The Battle of Hoke's Run (July 2, 1861) —
Near Saint Andrews Drive 0.2 miles south of Hammonds Mill Road ( Route 901), on the left when traveling south.
Before dawn on July 2, 1861, with the Great Comet of 1861 bright in the sky above, Union Gen. Robert Patterson's troops splashed across the Potomac River at Williamsport, 6 miles northeast of here, watched by a small crowd of civilians—and by . . . — — Map (db m303402) HM
24 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — General “Stonewall” Jackson —
On Williamsport Pike (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling north.
In Memory of General “Stonewall” Jackson This tablet is erected by the Berkeley County Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy to commemorate an instance of General Jackson’s remarkable bravery at all times in the face of the gravest . . . — — Map (db m41626) HM
25 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — Protecting History and Nature — Hoke's Run Battlefield Park — The Battle of Hoke's Run (July 2, 1861) —
Near Saint Andrews Drive 0.2 miles south of Hammonds Mill Road ( Route 901), on the left when traveling south.
Hoke's Run Battlefield Park is a shining example of how preserving battlefields protects more than history. That preservation work also safeguards the natural world around us, protecting the very qualities that make the Shenandoah Valley such a . . . — — Map (db m303401) HM
26 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — Skirmishers Pull Back — "Let him alone and make their escape" — The Battle of Hoke's Run (July 2, 1861) —
Near Saint Andrews Drive 0.2 miles south of Hammonds Mill Road, on the left when traveling south.
The Confederate line began to crumble as Union artillery fire took its toll and Federal infantry threatened the southern flanks. A two-gun section of the 4th U.S. Artillery had come onto the field with the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry. Capt. . . . — — Map (db m303407) HM
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27 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — Stumpy’s Hollow — July 2, 1861 —
On Hammonds Mill Road (West Virginia Route 901) at St. Andrews Drive (County Road 3/1), on the right when traveling west on Hammonds Mill Road.
Site of JEB Stuart’s capture of Union Soldiers — — Map (db m45769) HM
28 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — Stumpy's Hollow — July 2, 1861 —
On Saint Andrews Drive (County Road 3/1) at Hammonds Mill Road (State Route 901), on the right when traveling north on Saint Andrews Drive.
Site of JEB Stuart's capture of Union Soldiers — — Map (db m291613) HM
29 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — The Battle of Falling Waters — Stuart's Surprise —
On Saint Andrews Drive (County Road 3/1) at Hammonds Mill Road (State Route 901), on the right when traveling south on Saint Andrews Drive.
Here on the morning of July 2, 1861, Confederate Lt. Col. J.E.B. Stuart almost single-handedly captured most of a company of Union infantrymen. The Federals—Co. I., 15th Pennsylvania Volunteers—were acting as skirmishers in advance of a flanking . . . — — Map (db m291614) HM
30 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — The Fighting Grows — "The first shell exploded over us' — The Battle of Hoke's Run (July 2, 1861) —
Near Saint Andrews Drive (County Road 3/1) 0.2 miles south of Hammonds Mill Road (State Route 901), on the left when traveling south.
As the firing grew in intensity around the Porterfield Farm, Union Col. Phaon Jarrett's 11th Pennsylvania arrived on the field. Seeing the 1st Wisconsin already engaged, Jarrett moved his troops west of the pike. His men quickly found themselves . . . — — Map (db m303406) HM
31 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — The Manassas Campaign — "Remain in front of the enemy" — The Battle of Hoke's Run (July 2, 1861) —
Near Saint Andrews Drive 0.2 miles south of Hammonds Mill Road ( Route 901), on the left when traveling south.
The first pitched Civil War battle in the Shenandoah Valley, the Battle of Hoke's Run, took place here on July 2, 1861, when Confederate troops under Col. Thomas J. Jackson (the future "Stonewall") attempted to block the advance of a Union force . . . — — Map (db m303397) HM
32 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters, Marlowe — Watkins' Ferry —
On Williamsport Pike (U.S. 11) east of Ripple Way, on the right when traveling west.
By an act of the Virginia House of Burgesses, 1744, a ferry was established extending from the mouth of the Canagochego Creek in Maryland across the Patowmack to the Evan Watkins Landing, about 250 yards southeast. This landing was also the entrance . . . — — Map (db m131795) HM
33 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters, Marlowe — West Virginia (Berkeley County) / Maryland —
On Williamsport Pike (U.S. 11) east of Temple Drive, on the right when traveling west.
West Virginia (Berkeley County) "The Mountain State"—western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863. Settled by the Germans and Scotch-Irish. It became a line of defense between the English and French during . . . — — Map (db m131797) HM
34 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Gerrardstown — Cool Spring Presbyterian Church —
On Runnymeade Road (County Road 26) 0.4 miles west of Goldmiller Road (County Road 24), on the left when traveling west.
Founded 1764 100 yds. to the East Parent to Gerrardstown Presbyterian Church — — Map (db m148877) HM
35 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Gerrardstown — Gerard House —
On Dominion Road 0.1 miles south of Gerrardstown Road, on the left when traveling south.
Built by John Hays, 1743. Became home of Reverend David Gerard, who founded Gerrardstown in 1787. His father was Reverend John Gerard, the first Baptist Minister west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. — — Map (db m12793) HM
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36 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Gerrardstown — Gerrardstown —
On Gerrardstown Road (West Virginia Route 51) 0.1 miles east of Reunion Corner Road, on the left when traveling west.
Established as a town, 1787. Named for John Gerrard, first pastor of Mill Creek Baptist Church, which was organized by early settlers about 1743. The congregation reorganized after Indian hostilities during the French and Indian War. — — Map (db m12791) HM
37 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Gerrardstown — Gerrardstown Veterans Memorial —
On Gerrardstown Road (West Virginia Route 51) just north of Dominion Road, on the right when traveling north.
Members of the Gerrardstown Community who have proudly served their country in time of conflict Dedicated in 2004 World War I Davis Crim • Ashton Faircloth • George Maseur • Frank Miller • Carl Wiest World War II . . . — — Map (db m148878) WM
38 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Gerrardstown — Malin-Wilson-Gray House — 1770 Gerrardstown Road —
On Gerrardstown Road (West Virginia Route 51) just north of Dominion Road (County Road 51/2), on the left when traveling north.
C. 1795-1835-1890 National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m148879) HM
39 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Gerrardstown — Mill Creek Baptist Church —
On Baptist Church Alley 0.1 miles south of Geraldstown Road ( Highway 51).
Site of Mill Creek Baptist Church Organized prior to 1742 Grand-parent of First Baptist Church Martinsburg, West Va. — — Map (db m14596) HM
40 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Gerrardstown — Mills Gap — North Mt. - El. 1083 ft. — Washington Heritage Trail —
On Gerrardstown Road (West Virginia Route 51) at Apple Harvest Drive ( Route 45), on the right when traveling north on Gerrardstown Road.
John Mills Tavern built 1769 in gap on Pack Horse Road — — Map (db m292874) HM
41 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Gerrardstown — Zacquill Morgan House — 2956 Runnymeade Road —
On Runnymeade Road (County Road 26) 0.4 miles west of Goldmiller Road (County Road 24), on the right when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Zaquill Morgan House 1761 [Lower plaque:] A Berkeley County Historic Landmark . . . — — Map (db m148875) HM
42 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — 102 West Main Street —
On West Main Street (West Virginia Route 9) just north of North Mary Street ( Route 901), on the right when traveling north.
National Register [of Historic Places] Structure by U. S. Dept. of Interior Hedgesville Historic District Est. 1978 — — Map (db m144121) HM
43 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — 104 East Main Street — Hedgesville Historic District —
On East Main Street (West Virginia Route 9) just east of South Mary Street ( Route 901), on the right when traveling east.
National Register [of Historic Places] Structure by U. S. Dept. of Interior Hedgesville Historic District Est. 1978 — — Map (db m148849) HM
44 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — 104 West Main Street —
On West Main Street (West Virginia Route 9) just north of North Mary Street ( Route 901), on the right when traveling north.
National Register [of Historic Places] Structure by U. S. Dept. of Interior Hedgesville Historic District Est. 1978 — — Map (db m144122) HM
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45 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — 106 East Main Street —
On East Main Street (West Virginia Route 9) just east of South Mary Street ( Route 901), on the right when traveling east.
National Register [of Historic Places] Structure by U. S. Dept. of Interior Hedgesville Historic District Est. 1978 — — Map (db m148848) HM
46 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — 108 East Main Street —
On East Main Street (West Virginia Route 9) at Zion Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
National Register [of Historic Places] Structure by U. S. Dept. of Interior Hedgesville Historic District Est. 1978 — — Map (db m148847) HM
47 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — 108 West Main Street —
On West Main Street (West Virginia Route 9) south of Bodine Street, on the right when traveling north.
National Register [of Historic Places] Structure by U. S. Dept. of Interior Hedgesville Historic District Est. 1978 — — Map (db m144123) HM
48 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — 200 South Mary Street — Hedgesville Historic District —
On East Main Street (West Virginia Route 9) just north of South Mary Street ( Route 901), on the right when traveling south.
National Register [of Historic Places] Structure by U. S. Dept. of Interior Hedgesville Historic District Est. 1978 [Lower plaque:] circa 1842 — — Map (db m148850) HM
49 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — 201 East Main Street — Hedgesville Historic District —
On East Main Street (West Virginia Route 9) just east of Zion Street, on the left when traveling east.
National Register [of Historic Places] Structure by U. S. Dept. of Interior Hedgesville Historic District Est. 1978 — — Map (db m148851) HM
50 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — 201 North Mary Street — Hedgesville Historic District —
On North Mary Street (West Virginia Route 901) just north of Town Spring Street, on the left when traveling north.
National Register [of Historic Places] Structure by U. S. Dept. of Interior Hedgesville Historic District Est. 1978 — — Map (db m148852) HM
51 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — 202 Town Spring Street —
On Town Spring Street just north of Skinner Lane, on the right when traveling north.
National Register [of Historic Places] Structure by U. S. Dept. of Interior Hedgesville Historic District Est. 1978 — — Map (db m159446) HM
52 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — 204 North Mary Street —
On North Mary Street (West Virginia Route 901) just north of Town Spring Street, on the right when traveling north.
National Register [of Historic Places] Structure by U. S. Dept. of Interior Hedgesville Historic District Est. 1978 — — Map (db m148854) HM
53 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — 300 North Mary Street —
On North Mary Street (West Virginia Route 901) just north of West Ash Street, on the right when traveling north.
National Register [of Historic Places] Structure by U. S. Dept. of Interior Hedgesville Historic District Est. 1978 — — Map (db m148855) HM
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54 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — 307 North Mary Street —
On North Mary Street (West Virginia Route 901) just south of West Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
National Register [of Historic Places] Structure by U. S. Dept. of Interior Hedgesville Historic District Est. 1978 — — Map (db m148858) HM
55 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — Battle of North Mountain Depot —
On North Mary Street (West Virginia Route 901) south of East Poplar Street.
This boulder marks the site on Camp Hill where the batteries were fired during the War Between the States in the raid on the federal blockhouse, located at North Mountain. On July 4, 1864, the 14th, 16th, and 17th Regiments of General McCausland's . . . — — Map (db m154841) HM
56 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — Hedgesville —
On Hedgesville Road (West Virginia Route 9) near Mt. Zion Street, on the right.
Site of stockade fort built during the early Indian wars. Mt. Zion Episcopal Church was built soon after. A mile west is the tavern, built, 1740–1750, by Robert Snodgrass on land patented in 1732 by William Snodgrass, pioneer settler. — — Map (db m990) HM
57 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — Hedgesville 9/11 Memorial —
On West Main Street (West Virginia Route 9) north of Bodine Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated in honor and remembrance of the victims and heroes of September 11, 2001 We will never forget. — — Map (db m258586) WM
58 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — Hedgesville Historic District National Register Site — Washington Heritage Trail —
On Bodine Street north of Hedgesville Road ( Route 9), on the left when traveling east.
During the French and Indian War (c. 1750) Virginia Militia Col. George Washington supervised the construction of Fort Hedges, a stockade fort built along the Warm Spring Road at the heavily-traveled Skinner's gap atop North Mountain (740 feet . . . — — Map (db m117316) HM
59 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — Indian Burial Mound —
On Winter Camp Trail north of Toboggan Hill Trail, on the right when traveling north.
This pre-historic Indian burial mound was partially destroyed during construction of a coal haul road in the 1940's. The mound was restored in 1998 by Potomac Valley Properties, Inc, developer of The Woods. It is cared for by The Woods . . . — — Map (db m297724) HM
60 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — Morgan County / Berkeley County —
On Martinsburg Road or Hedgesville Road (West Virginia Route 9) west of Rustic Tavern Road, on the right when traveling west.
Morgan County. Formed, 1820, from Berkeley and Hampshire. Named for Gen. Daniel Morgan of the Revolutionary Army. Many of his renowned “Riflemen” were from the Eastern Panhandle, where he once lived. Famed Berkeley Springs here. Berkeley . . . — — Map (db m1112) HM
61 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — Mt. Zion Episcopal Church — 100 Zion Street — Hedgesville Historic District —
On Zion Street just north of East Main Street ( Route 9), on the right when traveling north.
National Register [of Historic Places] Structure by U. S. Dept. of Interior Hedgesville Historic District Est. 1978 — — Map (db m148844) HM
62 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — Payne-Kreglow House — 302 North Mary Street —
On North Mary Street (West Virginia Route 901) just north of West Ash Street.
National Register [of Historic Places] Structure by U. S. Dept. of Interior Hedgesville Historic District Est. 1978 [Lower marker:] Payne-Kreglow House circa 1905 Restored by James W. Poisal, Jr., . . . — — Map (db m148856) HM
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63 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — Saint Mark's Methodist Episcopal Church — 105 Potato Hill Street —
On Potato Hill Street just north of Town Spring Street, on the left when traveling north.
[Left Plaque:] (Originally First Methodist Episcopal Church) 1790 - 1942 Place during U.S.A. Bicentennial Celebration [Right plaque:] National Register [of Historic Places] Structure by . . . — — Map (db m159447) HM
64 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Kearneysville — Shaw Run Wetland Complex — West Virginia 9 — Charles Town to Martinsburg —
On Route 9 Bike Path 0.2 miles south of Short Road (County Road 36/1), on the right when traveling south.
The Shaw Run Wetland Complex is a calcareous fen. A "fen" is defined as low land covered wholly or partly with water. fed by Shaw Spring and Shaw Run, the wetland is a unique type of wetland for West Virginia because of its marl substratum (layer . . . — — Map (db m150612) HM
65 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Kearneysville — Stone House Mansion — West Virginia 9 — Charles Town to Martinsburg —
On Route 9 Bike Path south of Short Road (County Route 9/19), on the right when traveling north.
Stone House Mansion, predominantly Georgian in style, was constructed in 1757, and is one of the oldest stone structures in Berkeley County. The property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its association with the Hite vs. . . . — — Map (db m167518) HM
66 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Marlowe — 1862 Antietam Campaign — Lee Invades Maryland
On Interstate 81. Reported permanently removed.
Fresh from victory at the Second Battle of Manassas, Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia crossed the Potomac River on September 4-6, 1862, to bring the Civil War to Northern soil and to recruit sympathetic Marylanders. Union Gen. . . . — — Map (db m276872) HM
67 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — “Oh Shenandoah, I Long to See You!” —
On West King Street east of Winchester Avenue (Business U.S. 11), on the left when traveling west.
“Big Apple Time Capsule” Dedicated: Oct 19, 1990 – Re-open in year of 2040 Sponsor: Martinsburg Jaycees This “community pride project” is an attempt to preserve the Apple Capital city and surrounding areas of . . . — — Map (db m1212) HM
68 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — 224 - 226 West King Street —
On West King Street (U.S. 11) east of South Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Built as a YMCA in 1908. Constructed in the eclectic mission style. Used as the Martinsburg City Hall from 1932-1988. — — Map (db m132408) HM
69 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Adam Stephen House — 309 East John Street — 1774-1789 —
On East John Street east of South Water Street, on the right when traveling west.
This structure was constructed of native limestone by Revolutionary War General Adam Stephen, founder of Martinsburg. Restored by the City of Martinsburg and the Adam Stephen Memorial Association, Inc. — — Map (db m132404) HM
70 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Adam Stephen House – 309 East John Street — Washington Heritage Trail —
On East John Street east of South Water Street, on the right when traveling west.
Adam Stephen (1720-1791) had a close acquaintance with George Washington through their association with Lord Fairfax and from their military involvements from the French & Indian War through the American Revolution. Stephen was present with . . . — — Map (db m167507) HM
71 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Apollo Theater — 128 East Martin Street — Built 1912 —
On East Martin Street just west of North Spring Street, on the left when traveling west.
This theater was designed by Reginald Geare, architect for the well-known Knickerbocker Theater of Washington, D.C. — — Map (db m143931) HM
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72 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Armed Forces Memorial —
On North Queen Street (West Virginia Route 9/45) south of West Race Street, on the right when traveling south.
This building is dedicated to the memory of the gallant officers and men of the Armed Forces of the United States who gave their lives that we might live Freedom from want Freedom from fear Freedom from oppression . . . — — Map (db m269288) WM
73 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Avenue of Flags Monument —
On Queen Street (U.S. 11) at King Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling north on Queen Street.
The colonial village of Martinsburg was established by law enacted by the General Assemply of the Commonwealth of Virginia on October 21, 1778. Martinsburg’s founder was General Adam Stephen, a noted soldier of the American Revolutionary War. . . . — — Map (db m167514) HM
74 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Shop Complex —
On East Race Street east of North Spring Street, on the left when traveling east.
The roundhouse is the sole surviving cast-iron framed roundhouse and is an important example of mid-19th century industrial building design. Designed by Albert Fink, in collaboration with Benjamin H. Latrobe, it represents an early use of . . . — — Map (db m1199) HM
75 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Baltimore and Ohio Roundhouse and Shop Complex — American Society of Civil Engineers - National Civil Engineering Landmark — Dedicated September 9, 2006 —
On East Race Street east of North Spring Street, on the left when traveling east.
The re-construction of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Roundhouse and Shop Complex commenced soon after the end of the American Civil War in 1865. This complex included two roundhouses and two significant shop buildings. The centerpiece of the . . . — — Map (db m167682) HM
76 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Belle Boyd —
On North Queen Street (U.S. 11) at East Commerce Street, on the right when traveling north on North Queen Street.
One of the most noted female spies for the Confederacy, Boyd was born in Martinsburg in 1844. After she killed a Union soldier in 1861 who was threatening her mother, Belle began spying on local Union troops. Her efforts at the Battle of Front . . . — — Map (db m206099) HM
77 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Belle Boyd House — Home of a Spy — Antietam Campaign
On East Race Street at North Spring Street when traveling east on East Race Street. Reported permanently removed.
Isabelle “Belle” Boyd, the Confederate spy, lived here during part of her childhood. The ten-year-old and her family moved here in 1853 and left in 1858 for a dwelling (no longer standing) on South Queen Street. According to Boyd, when Union Gen. . . . — — Map (db m63496) HM
78 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Belle Boyd House — 126 E. Race Street — Built 1853 —
On East Race Street at Spring Street, on the right when traveling east on East Race Street.
Built in 1853 by Benjamin Reed Boyd, a merchant, Confederate soldier and the father of Belle Boyd. Belle Boyd was a famous Confederate spy, author and actress. — — Map (db m149428) HM
79 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Belle Boyd House — Home of a Spy — Antietam Campaign —
On East Race Street at North Spring Street, on the right when traveling east on East Race Street.
Isabelle "Belle" Boyd, the Confederate spy, lived here during part of her childhood. The ten-year-old and her family moved here in 1853 and left in 1858 for a dwelling (no longer standing) on South Queen Street. According to Boyd, when Union Gen. . . . — — Map (db m280015) HM
80 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Berkeley Hotel — Railroad Raids Survivor
On East Race Street. Reported permanently removed.
This is one of the last surviving antebellum buildings in the area. It was constructed shortly after the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reached Martinsburg in 1842. The adjacent railroad yards twice were Confederate Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson’s . . . — — Map (db m208792) HM
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81 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Berkeley Hotel — Railroad Raids Survivor —
On East Martin Street east of North Spring Street, on the left when traveling east.
This is one of the last surviving antebellum buildings in the area. It was constructed shortly after the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad reached Martinsburg in 1842. The adjacent railroad yards twice were Confederate Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” . . . — — Map (db m280723) HM
82 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Boarman House — 208 S. Queen Street — Built 1802 —
On South Queen Street (West Virginia Route 9) at East King Street on South Queen Street.
One of the earliest brick buildings constructed in Martinsburg. Home of Rear Admiral Charles Boarman, who served in the War of 1812 and the Civil War. — — Map (db m132397) HM
83 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Boydville —
On South Queen Street (West Virginia Route 45) north of Buxton Street, on the left when traveling north.
Built, 1812, by Elisha Boyd, general in the War of 1812, on land bought from Gen. Adam Stephen. Mansion noted for its fine workmanship. Home of his son-in-law, Charles J. Faulkner, Minister to France, and his grandson, U.S. Senator Faulkner. — — Map (db m983) HM
84 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Charles Faulkner —
On South Queen Street (West Virginia Route 9/45) south of East Addition Street, on the right when traveling south.
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 . . . — — Map (db m203911) HM
85 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Civil War Martinsburg — Focus of Contention —
On West King Street (U.S. 11) at South Queen Street (State Highway 45) on West King Street.
Martinsburg, strategically located on the Valley Turnpike (present day U.S. Route 11) and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, was a major transportation center and the northern gateway to the Shenandoah Valley. Both sides contested for it frequently . . . — — Map (db m167591) HM
86 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Continental Clay Brick Works — West Virginia 9 — Charles Town to Martinsburg
On Charles Town Road (West Virginia Route 9) east of Variform Drive (County Route 9/14). Reported unreadable.
Local lawyer and newspaper editor, F. Vernon [unreadable], established the Continental Clay ?Brick works on a portion of his family farm in [unreadable]. Ten beehive kilns were initially constructed to fire the bricks after they were molded. . . . — — Map (db m132440) HM
87 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — First Electrified House — In Martinsburg, W. Va. —
On South Water Street at East John Street, on the right when traveling north on South Water Street.
This home was provided with electric service in 1890 by the Edison Electric Illuminating Company, a predecessor of the Potomac Edison Company Commemorated 3 December 1969 — — Map (db m132406) HM
88 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Fort Neally —
On Williamsport Pike (U.S. 11) 0.4 miles north of Warm Springs Ave., on the right when traveling north.
During the French and Indian War, Fort Neally was captured and its garrison massacred, Sept. 17, 1756. Many settlers in the vicinity also were killed. Among captives was Isabella Stockton, later wife of William McCleery, Morgantown. — — Map (db m12790) HM
89 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Gen. Adam Stephen —
On East John Street, on the right.
Here was home of General Adam Stephen, founder of Martinsburg and county's first sheriff. Was famous as fighter in French and Indian Wars, and as major general in the American Revolutionary War. — — Map (db m12786) HM
90 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — General Adam Stephen House and Triple Brick Museum —
On East John Street, on the right when traveling west.
Founder of Martinsburg, First Sheriff of Berkeley County, Statesman, Soldier, Surgeon National Register of Historic Places Oct. 15, 1970 — — Map (db m12788) HM
91 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Girlhood Home of Belle Boyd —
On East Burke Street west of South Spring Street.
Site of girlhood home of Belle Boyd Confederate spy 1845-1899 — — Map (db m132398) HM
92 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Harry Flood Byrd —
On East Burke Street at North Spring Street on East Burke Street.
On this site Harry Flood Byrd was born June 10, 1887 Member of the Virginia Senate, 1916-1925 Governor of Virginia, 1926-1930 U.S. Senator from 1933. — — Map (db m132399) HM
93 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — J. R. Clifford —
On West Martin Street west of Raleigh Street, on the left when traveling west.
Born 1848 in Hardy Co. A Civil War vet., Storer College graduate, teacher and principal at local Sumner School. Published Pioneer Press (1882), first African American paper in state. First of race to pass state bar exam (1887); argued two . . . — — Map (db m1210) HM
94 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Major General Adam Stephen — 1718 - 1791 — Patriot – Legislator – Founder —
On South Queen Street (West Virginia Route 9) north of Bulldog Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.
He was commander of a division in the Revolution. Voted for the adoption of the federal constitution while a member of the Virginia Assembly. Granted 130 acres of land for the site of Martinsburg and was the first sheriff of Berkeley County. — — Map (db m132409) HM
95 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Market House — 100 North Queen Street — 1846-1847 —
On North Queen Street (West Virginia Route 9) at West Burke Street, on the left when traveling north on North Queen Street.
One of Martinsburg's Gothic Revival masterpieces and once its central marketplace. The structure has been used commercially with the Masons and Odd Fellows halls overhead. — — Map (db m132400) HM
96 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Martinsburg —
On Edwin Miller Boulevard (West Virginia Route 9) east of Interstate 81, on the left when traveling west.
Founded, 1778, by Gen. Adam Stephen. Named for Thomas Martin, nephew of Lord Fairfax. Home of Admirals Charles Boarman and C.K. Stribling. Locomotives seized here, 1861, in Jackson’s raid were drawn by horses to Winchester, Va. — — Map (db m1973) HM
97 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Martinsburg / Berkeley Riflemen —
On King Street (U.S. 11) near North Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Martinsburg. Established, 1778, by Gen. Adam Stephen. Named for Col. Thomas Martin, nephew of Lord Fairfax. Home of Admiral C.K. Stribling and Admiral Charles Boarman. In Jackson’s raid, 1861, captured B&O locomotives were drawn by horses to . . . — — Map (db m1976) HM
98 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Martinsburg Roundhouse — Jackson and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad — Antietam Campaign
On East Commerce Street just north of East race Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
In April 1861, as the Civil War erupted, Confederate forces seized the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from Harpers Ferry west. On May 24, Gen. Joseph E. Johnston ordered Col. Thomas J. (later “Stonewall”) Jackson to destroy the rolling stock here . . . — — Map (db m149430) HM
99 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Martinsburg Roundhouse — Jackson and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad — Antietam Campaign —
On East Race Street at Commerce Street, on the left when traveling east on East Race Street.
In April 1861, as the Civil War erupted, Confederate forces seized the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from Harpers Ferry west. On May 24, Gen. Joseph E. Johnston ordered Col. Thomas J. (later "Stonewall") Jackson to destroy the rolling stock here at . . . — — Map (db m282715) HM
100 ► West Virginia, Berkeley County, Martinsburg — Norbourne Parish Cemetery — South side of South Street — Established 1772 —
On West South Street east of South Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Site of the original Trinity Episcopal Church, founded as part of the Church of England. — — Map (db m134028) HM

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