Marker Logo HMdb.org THE HISTORICAL
MARKER DATABASE
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
 
 
 
 
 
 
3541 entries match your criteria. The first 100 are listed.                                               Next 100 

 
 

Historical Markers and War Memorials in West Virginia

 
Battle of Laurel Hill Marker image, Touch for more information
By Craig Swain, July 24, 2010
Battle of Laurel Hill Marker
1 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Battle of Laurel HillTempest on the Turnpike
Near Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east.
Union and Confederate forces clashed along the Beverly-Fairmont Turnpike (the narrow paved road in the foreground) on July 7-11, 1861. Union General Morris was ordered to "amuse" General Garnett at Laurel Hill - to make him believe the main . . . Map (db m34439) HM
2 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Battle of Laurel Hill
Near Serpell Avenue east of Side Street, on the right when traveling east.
The "Battle of Laurel Hill,” a series of lively skirmishes between Union & Confederate Troops, took place here on July 7 - 11, 1861. Armies struggled for control of the strategic Beverly & Fairmont Turnpike leading to Confederates . . . Map (db m165056) HM
3 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Camp Belington
On Philippi Pike (U.S. 250) at Watkins Street (County Route 15), on the right when traveling north on Philippi Pike.
Union troops under Brigadier General T.A. Morris, advanced from Philippi on July 7, 1861 and established a fortified camp near this site. Battle of Belington took place July 7-11. Confederates were two miles to east at Laurel Hill.Map (db m34424) HM
4 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Camp Laurel HillA Key to Victory — The First Campaign
On Philippi Pike (U.S. 250) at Watkins Street (County Route 15), on the right when traveling north on Philippi Pike. Reported unreadable.
On the nearby heights, Confederate General Robert Garnett's Army of Northwestern Virginia built fortifications to defend the Beverly-Fairmont Turnpike in June 1861. Many received their baptism of fire here as Garnett's 4,000 Confederates skirmished . . . Map (db m34423) HM
5 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Camp Laurel Hill
On Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east.
Fortified camp occupied by Confederates under Brig. Gen. Robert S. Garnett. June 16 - July 12, 1861. The scene of sharp skirmishes July 7-11. Garnett retreated early in the morning of July 12 after the Rich Mountain defeat.Map (db m34425) HM
6 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — CannonsGrim Weapons of War
Near Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east.
Confederate artillery was posted here. The cannons were placed behind protective earthworks, still faintly visible today. Their fire swept the Beverly-Fairmont Turnpike below. Model 1841 6-pounder field guns were used at Camp Laurel Hill. Although . . . Map (db m34440) HM
7 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Civil War
Near Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east.
To honor all who served North and South April 12, 1861 to April 9, 1865 donated by Laurel Mountain Post 410 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Belington, West Virginia March 1, 1999Map (db m34447) HM
8 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Civil War on the Beverly & Fairmont Turnpike
On Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east. Reported unreadable.
"A few dozen of us who had been swapping shots with the enemy's skirmishers, grew tired of the result less battle and by a common impulse - and I think without orders or officers, ran forward into the woods and attacked the Confederate works. We . . . Map (db m34456) HM
Paid Advertisement
9 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Confederate CemeteryFallen Heroes of Laurel Hill
Near Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east.
Within this fenced burial ground lie Confederate soldiers who died at Laurel Hill. Their number is unknown. Inscribed headboards once marked the graves. During the Civil War, disease killed more men than bullets. One soldier reported 14 graves in . . . Map (db m34441) HM
10 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Forced FlightConfederates Abandon Laurel Hill
Near Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east.
By July 10, 1861, Federal cannons bombarded the interior of Camp Laurel Hill. Confederates may have sought shelter among the boulders nearby. On July 11, General Garnett learned of defeat at Rich Mountain. Fearful of being trapped, Garnett . . . Map (db m155082) HM
11 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — In Honor of these whose Sacrifices Created this Hallowed Ground
On Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling north.
Commonwealth of Virginia Sgt John B Pendleton-Co G 23rd VA Inf Pvt John H Blake-Co H 23rd VA Inf Pvt Charles H Goff- Co H 23rd VA Inf Pvt Robert M Oney-Co B 37th VA Inf Pvt Fendall C Whitlock-Co G 23rd VA Inf Pvt James K Davis-Co E . . . Map (db m165046) WM
12 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Laurel Hill
On Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east.
Battle of Laurel Hill, July 8, 1861, between Confederates and McClellan's army, followed by actions at Rich Mountain and Corrick's Ford, gave Federals control of State and established communication lines to the West. Fine view from peak.Map (db m34426) HM
13 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Laurel HillConfederate Encampment, 1861
Near Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east.
Soldiers of the Confederate Army of the Northwest occupied this ground from June 16 to July 11, 1861. Led by General Robert S. Garnett, a West Point instructor of tactics, they dug fortifications on the Mustoe farm to block the Beverly-Fairmont . . . Map (db m34437) HM
14 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Laurel Hill Battlefield Veterans Memorial1861
On Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling north.
Pvt D. Adams Co D 1st GA Killed July 8 Pvt J. Davis Co E 23rd VA Died July 9 Pvt R. Oney Co B 37th VA Killed July 11 Ilt W. Wheeler Co I 1st GA Killed July 8 Pvt J. Blake Co H 23rd VA Killed July 9 Pvt C. Goff Co H 23rd . . . Map (db m165051) WM
15 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Meadowville
On Morgantown Pike (State Highway 92) at Slate Road, on the right when traveling east on Morgantown Pike.
Meadowville, on the site of an Indian fort built in 1784, is a few miles north. New Jersey colonists settled there before 1800, and tavern, mills, and stores made it a trading center of the Tygarts Valley for a hundred years.Map (db m34448) HM
16 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Veterans Memorial
On Elliott Avenue south of Watkins Street, on the left when traveling north.
In honor and memory of the Veterans of all warsMap (db m243881) WM
17 West Virginia, Barbour County, Belington — Welcome to Camp Laurel HillGateway to the Northwest
Near Laurel Mountain Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling east.
Confederate forces retreated from this area after the "Philippi Races" (June 3, 1861), first land battle of the Civil War. At Huttonsville, 26 miles south, Confederate General Robert S. Garnett took command of the Army of the Northwest. His goal was . . . Map (db m34455) HM
Paid Advertisement
18 West Virginia, Barbour County, Hopewell — Ida L. Reed
On Barbour County Highway (U.S. 250) at Arden Road (County Route 6), on the right when traveling north on Barbour County Highway.
Northeast, 3 1/2 miles, is the birthplace of Ida L. Reed, born November 30, 1865. She became famous for her religious writings, chiefly cantatas, poems and hymns, of which she wrote over 2000. Her hymns have been used in the services of eleven . . . Map (db m165045) HM
19 West Virginia, Barbour County, Junior — Barbour County / Randolph County
On Junior-Philippi-Grafton Road (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling south.
Barbour County. Formed from Harrison, Lewis, and Randolph in 1843. It is named for a distinguished Virginia jurist, Philip Pendleton Barbour. Scene of opening hostilities on land between the armies of the North and South in 1861. Randolph . . . Map (db m33928) HM
20 West Virginia, Barbour County, Lost Creek — Barbour County / Harrison County
On Buckhannon-Clarksburg Road (West Virginia Route 20) near the county line, on the right when traveling south.
Barbour County. Formed from Harrison, Lewis and Randolph in 1843. It is named for Philip Pendleton Barbour, distinguished Virginia jurist. The scene of opening hostilities on land between the armies of the North and the South in 1861. . . . Map (db m184509) HM
21 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — "Apollo"Created by Mark Warner '68
Near College Hill Road south of Circle Drive West, on the left when traveling south.
Warner's idea came from Sir Issac Newton's, "I Stand on the Shoulders of Giants." He named the statue "Apollo" in appreciation for the space program. Alderson-Broaddus chose it for the Centennial symbol-1971-because the college's aspirations . . . Map (db m211831) HM
22 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — "Ruinous Effect of War"The Civilian Population Suffers
On North Main Street (U.S. 250) west of Museum Street, on the right when traveling east.
As Union artillery fired on Philippi, Col. Dumont's infantry pounded across the covered bridge into the 500 people who lived here. In April, when the war was still a lark, local attorneys Thomas Bradford and Albert Gallatin Reger recruited men to . . . Map (db m212007) HM
23 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Barbour County Korean War Memorial
On Court Street at North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling south on Court Street. Reported permanently removed.
Barbour County Post 44 Dedicated to all Barbour County Veterans who served in the Korean War. July 29, 1989Map (db m33701) WM
24 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Barbour County Korean War Memorial
On Court Street north of North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the left when traveling north.
Barbour County Post 44 Dedicated to all Barbour County Veterans who served in the Korean War. July 29, 1989 ☆ ☆ ☆ American Legion Post 44 Barbour County Dedicated to the honored dead of the Korean Conflict . . . Map (db m211594) WM
25 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Barbour County Vietnam Era Veterans Memorial
On North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling east.
This monument and park are dedicated in sincere appreciation of all Barbour County Vietnam era Veterans who served this great nation - United States of America 1961 - 1973 Dedicated on May 25, 1987 by United States Senator John D. Rockefeller IV . . . Map (db m33758) HM
26 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Barbour County War Memorial
On North Main Street (U.S. 250) at Church Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
(Front):1917 - 1919 In Memory of Oscar Granville Alexander Clayton Bosworth Brandon Jesse Gordon Cole Quincy C. Dadisman Okey E. Duckworth James Blaine Hovatter Everett Earl Ice David Oren Jones Fred E. Jones John Irvin Kramer Andrew . . . Map (db m239225) WM
Paid Advertisement
27 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Battle of PhilippiTalbott's Hill — The First Campaign —
On Circle Drive East, on the right when traveling north.
(Preface):In the spring of 1861, Union forces rushed into northwestern Virginia to secure the vital Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, protect important turnpikes, and support Unionists against Confederates. The two sides fought numerous . . . Map (db m58700) HM
28 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Battle of PhilippiThe Covered Bridge — The First Campaign
On Mansfield Drive (U.S. 250) at North Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Mansfield Drive. Reported missing.
(preface) In the spring of 1861, Union forces rushed into northwestern Virginia to secure the vital Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, protect important turnpikes, and support Unionists against Confederates. The two sides fought numerous . . . Map (db m211897) HM
29 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Benjamin F. Kelley
On Mansfield Drive (U.S. 250) at North Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Mansfield Drive.
Born in New Hampshire in 1807, he moved to Wheeling and worked as a merchant and as a freight agent for the B&O. He was appointed colonel of the 1st WV (90-day regiment) in 1861 and led the unit at Philippi, where he was seriously wounded. He . . . Map (db m211566) HM
30 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Birthplace - W.D. Zinn
On Beverly-Fairmont Pike (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling south.
One mile east is Woodbine Farm, birthplace of W.D. Zinn, noted farmer, writer and lecturer. He contributed much to scientific farming in this and adjoining states. "The Story of Woodbine Farm" is an autobiography of his work.Map (db m33776) HM
31 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Churchville Cavalry Flag
On Mansfield Drive (Bypass U.S. 250) at North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling north on Mansfield Drive.
Churchville cavalry flag made by women of Augusta County, Virginia, and presented to the 14th Virginia Cavalry before they left for Phillipi, captured by Union troops on June 3, 1861. Original flag is at Battle Abbey in Richmond, Virginia.Map (db m211895) HM
32 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Colonel Porterfield's Headquarters Flag
On Mansfield Drive (Bypass U.S. 250) at North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling north on Mansfield Drive.
Flown over the Confederate headquarters at the Virginia house on the main street in Philippi. Headquarters flag was cut down and taken by First Lieutenant Charles A. Griffin of the First (West) Virginia Volunteers from Wheeling. Original flag (6 . . . Map (db m211905) HM
33 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Confederate EscapeUnion Troops Enter the Town
On Pike Street at Bosworth Street, on the left when traveling north on Pike Street.
You are standing in the epicenter of the battlefield. Federal artillery shells rained down on this spot, and two Union infantry charges were converging here. Col. Dumont's 1,400 troops thundered across the bridge to your left just as another . . . Map (db m212006) HM
34 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Confederate Headquarters
On South Main Street (U.S. 250) at Court Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street.
Colonel Porterfield's Headquarters Capito Hotel June 3, 1861Map (db m212191) HM
35 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Confederate Regimental Flag
On Mansfield Drive (Bypass U.S. 250) at North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling north on Mansfield Drive.
Captured at the Battle of Philippi on June 3, 1861. Original flag is at Battle Abbey in Richmond, Virginia,Map (db m211892) HM
Paid Advertisement
36 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — First Amputation of the Civil War
On Church Street south of North Walnut Street, on the right when traveling south.
On this site, in a Methodist Church, used as a temporary hospital, on June 3, 1861 J. E. Hanger of Mount Hope, Virginia, underwent a leg amputation by Dr. James D. Robison of the sixteenth Ohio Volunteers. This was the first amputation of the . . . Map (db m211849) HM
37 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — First Battle of a Long WarThe Fight at Philippi
On Mansfield Drive (Bypass U.S. 250) at North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the left when traveling south on Mansfield Drive.
On June 3, 1861, at 4:30 a.m., Matilda Humphrey, whose house stood on the hill to your left, discharged a pistol at Col. Ebenezer Dumont's Union troops, trying to pull her son, Oliver, off his horse and prevent him from warning the local . . . Map (db m211890) HM
38 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — First Land Battle
On Beverly-Fairmont Pike (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
First land battle between the North and South here, June 3, 1861. Confederates under Col. Porterfield were dislodged by Federal troops from Gen. McClellan's army under Col. Kelley. The old covered bridge here was used by both armies.Map (db m211563) HM
39 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — First Land Battle
On Blue & Gray Expressway (Bypass U.S. 250) west of South Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling west.
First land battle between the North and South here, June 3, 1861. Confederates under Col. Porterfield were dislodged by Federal troops from Gen. McClellan's army under Col. Kelley. The old covered bridge here was used by both armies.Map (db m211625) HM
40 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Hanger's Limb
On Church Street south of North Walnut Street, on the left when traveling south.
Confederate J. E. Hanger's leg was mangled by a cannonball during the Battle of Philippi on June 3, 1861. Hanger survived a surgery that made him the first amputee of the war. After serving time in a Union prison, he returned to his home in . . . Map (db m211591) HM
41 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Heroes of World War II ☆ Honor Roll
On North Main Street (U.S. 250) just south of Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
William Draper Anglin • Denzil Ray Ashby • Cleophus L. Auvil • Monzel Barker • Richard Lavere Bartlett • Loyd Dextor Beckner • Dennis Howard Bennett • Stanley Wilson Bennett • Hayward R. Bolyard • Denzil Boyles • Lynn Jackson . . . Map (db m211568) WM
42 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Historic Campbell School
On Graystone Drive, on the right when traveling south.
After the Civil War, Barbour County residents built this one-room school house near Volga, 8 miles SW. As one of the county's first free schools, it was the center of education for hundreds of children, providing instruction for primary through . . . Map (db m155092) HM
43 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — In Memory of the Sago MinersJanuary 2, 2006
On Barbour County Highway (U.S. 119) at North Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Barbour County Highway.
And all those who have lost their lives in the pursuit of our nation's energyMap (db m193244) HM
44 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Medical FirstsAmputation Leads to Prosthetics
On North Main Street (U.S. 250) at Church Street, on the left when traveling south on North Main Street.
As Col. Porterfield's Virginians fled past here, surgeons quickly began to help the injured. The church that stood on the left side of the street served as a hospital. James E. Hanger of the 14th Virginia Cavalry was one of the Confederate . . . Map (db m212032) HM
Paid Advertisement
45 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Palmetto Flag
On Mansfield Drive (Bypass U.S. 250) at North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling north on Mansfield Drive.
One of the Confederate flags captured at the Battle of Philippi, June 3, 1861. The Palmetto Flag was raised over the Philippi Court House on January 1861, the first Confederate flag to be flown in Virginia.Map (db m211894) HM
46 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Philippi
On North Main Street (U.S. 250) at Court Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Originally called Anglin's Ford for William Anglin but later named Booth's Ferry for Daniel Booth. Near by in 1780, Richard, Cottrill, and Charity Talbott settled. Philippi was named for Judge Philip Pendleton Barbour.Map (db m33702) HM
47 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — PhilippiThe Federal Attack — The First Campaign
On College Hill Drive, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
On June 2, 1861, Federal troops advanced on Philippi from the Baltimore & Ohio rail hub at Grafton in two columns of about 1500 men each. The left column, under Col. Benjamin Kelley, took the train six miles east to Thornton, and then marched . . . Map (db m211560) HM
48 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — PhilippiThe Commands — The First Campaign —
On Mansfield Drive (U.S. 250) at North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling east on Mansfield Drive.
Col. Benjamin F. Kelley Kelley, a railroad agent in Philadelphia and former resident of Wheeling, was called back to command the First Virginia (Union) Infantry--the first Union regiment raised in the South. He planned and led the attack on . . . Map (db m211896) HM
49 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — PhilippiThe Confederate Retreat — The First Campaign
On Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
Col. George A. Porterfield moved his newly recruited Confederates from Grafton on May 28, 1861, after receiving word of a Federal advance on the B&O Railroad. Porterfield's force a Philippi totaled no more than 775 volunteers. Few were fully trained . . . Map (db m211925) HM
50 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — PhilippiThe Casualties — The First Campaign
On North Main Street at Church Street, on the left when traveling south on North Main Street. Reported missing.
As Col Benjamin Kelley’s Federals pursued the Confederates through Philippi, he was shot in the upper right chest by Col. George A. Porterfield’s quartermaster. A surgeon declared it a mortal wound but Kelley recovered. In a show of respect, his men . . . Map (db m212033) HM
51 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — 97 — Philippi MummiesLegends & Lore
On North Main Street (Bypass U.S. 250) at Museum Street, on the left when traveling east on North Main Street.
In 1888 Graham Hamrick mummified human cadavers using formula unrevealed to this day. Mummies traveled the world; now reside here.Map (db m211802) HM
52 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Philippi School Cornerstone
On South Main Street (U.S. 250) at School Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
Laid by the Masonic Fraternity August 6 AD 1921 AL 5921 AC Nadenbousch Grand Master This is the cornerstone for the Philippi grade, middle and high school that was located on this property and served Barbour County from 1921 until . . . Map (db m211626) HM
53 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Place Where Kelley was Shot
On South Main Street (U.S. 250) at School Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street.
Place where Kelley was shot June 3, 1861Map (db m212192) HM
Paid Advertisement
54 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Shearer Quadrangle
On College Hill Road south of Circle Drive West, on the left when traveling south.
Named for Dr. Richard E. Shearer, President of Alderson-Broaddus College, 1951-1983. During the Shearer Administration all the buildings on this quadrangle were erected except one which was completely remodelled. New Main replaced Old Main, . . . Map (db m211842) HM
55 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — Site of Army of Occupation Office
On South Main Street (U.S. 250) at School Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street.
Site of Army of Occupation Office June 3, 1861Map (db m212036) HM
56 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — The "Philippi Races"Confederates Flee
On South Main Street (U.S. 250) at School Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
As Union soldiers entered the town, Virginia troops came pouring out of Philippi's streets, alleys, and buildings, some getting dressed as they ran. The Confederates were soon streaming past this location as they fled to Beverly. Northern . . . Map (db m212148) HM
57 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — The Covered Bridge
On Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling east.
The Philippi Covered Bridge across Tygart Valley River was built in 1852 by Lemuel Chenoweth of Beverly. Made of wood, with the exception of the iron bolts used to hold the segments together, it is an example of the best in covered bridge . . . Map (db m33665) HM
58 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — The Philippi Covered BridgePhilippi, WV — Scene of the First Land Battle of the Civil War —
On Mansfield Drive (U.S. 250) at North Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Mansfield Drive.
Constructed in 1852 by Lemuel Chenoweth; masonry by Emanuel J. O'Brien, cost $12,151.24. The covered bridge, erected in 1852, is the only two-lane bridge in the federal highway system. During the Civil War the bridge served both North and South in . . . Map (db m33762) HM
59 West Virginia, Barbour County, Philippi — United States Flag
On Mansfield Drive (Bypass U.S. 250) at North Main Street (U.S. 250), on the right when traveling north on Mansfield Drive.
The 34-star United States Flag was in the possession of the Federals. West Virginia became the 35th state of the Union on June 20, 1863. Kiwanis Flag Circle Made possible by the estate of Dr. Hu C. Myers, a bequest to the Kiwanis Club . . . Map (db m211893) HM
60 West Virginia, Barbour County, Valley Furnace — Valley Furnace
On State Highway 38, on the right when traveling west.
Iron ore was discovered here, 1835, by John Johnson. The Old Iron Furnace, built, 1848, was operated for six years by C.W. Bryant and Isaac Marsh. In 1850, a steam engine replaced the water power used to run fan air blast. Charcoal was fuel used. . . . Map (db m33929) HM
61 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
62 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
Paid Advertisement
63 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. Reported missing.
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
64 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 1851Map (db m12848) HM
65 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
66 West Virginia, Berkeley County, Bunker Hill — Col. Morgan Morgan
On Winchester Pike (U.S. 11) just north of Old Mill Road, on the right when traveling north.
Nov. 1, 1688 — Nov. 17, 1766. 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 . . . Map (db m1169) HM
67 West Virginia, Berkeley County, Bunker Hill — Gettysburg CampaignInvasion & Retreat
On the northbound Welcome Center and Rest Stop (Interstate 81) north of the state line, on the right when traveling north.
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
68 West Virginia, Berkeley County, Bunker Hill — James Johnston Pettigrew Monument
On Winchester Pike (U.S. 11). Reported damaged.
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 in . . . Map (db m2615) HM
69 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
70 West Virginia, Berkeley County, Bunker Hill — Morgan ChapelWashington 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
71 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. Reported missing.
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
Paid Advertisement
72 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
73 West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — Battle of Falling WatersJackson’s Coolness Under Fire
On Williamsport Pike (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling north.
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 to . . . Map (db m41631) HM
74 West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — Battle of Falling WatersStuart’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 damaged.
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, fifteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers – were acting as . . . Map (db m45596) HM
75 West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — Battle of Falling WatersHarper’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
76 West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — Battle of Falling WatersFour Apostles of the 1st Rockbridge Artillery
On Hammonds Mill Road (County Route 901) at Williamsport Pike (U.S. 11), on the left when traveling east 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 m58080) HM
77 West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — Battle of Falling WatersCrockett-Porterfield House
On Williamsport Pike (U.S. 11) 0.2 miles north of West Virginia Route 901, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
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
78 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
79 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 morning . . . Map (db m58083) HM
80 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
Paid Advertisement
81 West Virginia, Berkeley County, Falling Waters — Stumpy’s HollowJuly 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 SoldiersMap (db m45769) HM
82 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
83 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
84 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
85 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
86 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
87 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
88 West Virginia, Berkeley County, Gerrardstown — Malin-Wilson-Gray House1770 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
89 West Virginia, Berkeley County, Gerrardstown — Mill Creek Baptist Church
On Baptist Church Alley, 0.1 miles south of Geraldstown Road (West Virginia 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
90 West Virginia, Berkeley County, Gerrardstown — Zacquill Morgan House2956 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
91 West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — 102 West Main Street
On West Main Street (West Virginia Route 9) just north of North Mary Street (West Virginia 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
92 West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — 104 East Main Street
On East Main Street (West Virginia Route 9) just east of South Mary Street (West Virginia 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
93 West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — 104 West Main Street
On West Main Street (West Virginia Route 9) just north of North Mary Street (West Virginia 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
94 West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — 106 East Main Street
On East Main Street (West Virginia Route 9) just east of South Mary Street (West Virginia 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
95 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
96 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
97 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 (West Virginia 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 1842Map (db m148850) HM
98 West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — 201 East Main Street
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
99 West Virginia, Berkeley County, Hedgesville — 201 North Mary Street
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
100 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

3541 entries matched your criteria. The first 100 are listed above. Next 100 ⊳
 
 
CeraNet Cloud Computing sponsors the Historical Marker Database.
This website earns income from purchases you make after using our links to Amazon.com. We appreciate your support.
Paid Advertisement
Apr. 19, 2024