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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBCW_baltimore-and-ohio-roundhouse-and-shop-complex_Martinsburg-WV.html
National Civil Engineering Landmark. 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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8AK_van-metre-ford-bridge_Martinsburg-WV.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM897_fort-neally_Martinsburg-WV.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM895_general-adam-stephen-house-and-triple-brick-museum_Martinsburg-WV.html
Founder of Martinsburg, First Sheriff of Berkeley County,Statesman, Soldier, SurgeonNational Register of Historic Places Oct. 15, 1970
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM893_gen-adam-stephen_Martinsburg-WV.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM891_veterans-administration-center_Martinsburg-WV.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6BP_boydville_Martinsburg-WV.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6BG_site-of-belle-boyd-home_Martinsburg-WV.html
Famous Confederate Spy. Here on July 4, 1861, Belle Boyd, at the age of 17, shot and killed a Union soldier. She was imprisoned on several occasions as a result of her later spying activities.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMO_avenue-of-flags-monument_Martinsburg-WV.html
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. Gene…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMN_old-federal-building_Martinsburg-WV.html
125 S. Maple Avenue. Completed 1895. Constructed using the Richardson-Romanesque Style of architecture, this building served as a Post Office and United States Courthouse.
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