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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U1X_johnsontown-historical_Kearneysville-WV.html
Founded by free African Americans, George W. & Betty Johnson, in 1848 on 12 acres, it was the first free black community in the state. Johnsons and other families built number of homes and a log, one ~ room graded school, which also served as a me…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM862_peter-burr-house_Kearneysville-WV.html
Built in 1751 by Peter Burr, cousin of Aaron Burr, on a grant of 480 acres from Lord Fairfax. The house is one of the state's oldest frame structures. It is a fine example of a mid-18th century Virginia family homestead which traces its origins to…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7SG_prato-rio_Kearneysville-WV.html
Home of General Charles Lee, built on land bought in 1774. Lee, colonel in British army, resigned his commission and joined the colonists after Battle of Lexington. On this estate, the U.S. Government maintains a fish hatchery.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7SF_travelers-rest_Kearneysville-WV.html
Home of Gen. Horatio Gates, built on land bought, 1763. Gates, once a British officer, joined the Revolutionary Army, and was the leader of the Continentals in decisive victory over Gen. Burgoyne at Saratoga. (1/2 Mi. S. W.)
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OV_jefferson-county-berkeley-county_Kearneysville-WV.html
Jefferson County. Formed, 1801, from Berkeley. Named for Thomas Jefferson. Home of Gens. Gates, Darke, and Charles Lee. Here four companies of Washington's men organized. Shepherdstown was strongly urged as the seat of the National Capitol.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML0_harewood_Kearneysville-WV.html
Erected in 1771. The home of Colonel Samuel Washington, County Lieutenant. His brother General George Washington visited here and General Lafayette and Luis Phillipe of France were entertained here. In this house James Madison and Dolly Payne Todd…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGZ_the-bower_Kearneysville-WV.html
Three miles west, on Opequon Creek, lived General Adam Stephen, 1754-1772. Original tract, with hunting lodge, was bought in 1750. The present mansion was built by Adam Stephen Dandridge, his grandson, in 1805.