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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2814_a-journey-of-1-000-miles-begins-with-a-single-step_Charles-Town-WV.html
"A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step." Lao Tzu
The stone steps to your left are part of the Appalachian Trail - a 2,200-mile footpath from Georgia to Maine. Climb the steps to some of the most scenic views in Harpers Ferry. Walk …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21ZY_shepherdstown-rally-point_Shepherdstown-WV.html
Near this site in July 1775, then part of Berkeley County , Va., two companies of riflemen, led by Captains Hugh Stephenson of Berkeley County and Daniel Morgan of Frederick County, Va. rallied prior to their 600-mile journey to join General Georg…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21FY_honoring-those-who-served_Bolivar-WV.html
Honoring All Who Served
Jefferson County's men and women have answered their nation's call to military service in war and peace. The monument in front of you is dedicated to all our honored veterans. Five of their stories are mentioned below.
Lu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21BC_spirit-of-1775_Shepherdstown-WV.html
Less than half mile eastward is the famous spring around which, from their rendezvous on lands of Morgan and Bedinger, July 17th, 1775 Captain Hugh Stephenson's Company of Virginia Riflemen, 98 volunteers started on their bee-line march to Boston …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21AL_trinity-episcopal-church_Shepherdstown-WV.html
Trinity Episcopal Church was first established in 1745, and its congregation worshiped in three buildings built on the site one block north on Church Street. In 1854, under the leadership of the Rev. Charles W. Andrews, DD, who served as rector fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2191_confederate-dead-a-war-memorial_Shepherdstown-WV.html
Erected
to the memory of our
Confederate Dead
by the
S. S. M. Association
of Shepherdstown
———
June 6, 1870
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2190_elmwood-cemetery-vault_Shepherdstown-WV.html
It is believed this unique brick structure was built shortly after Elmwood Cemetery was established in 1867. Newspaper accounts from 1892 verify that the vault was used for temporary storage of bodies awaiting interment.
In 1999, Richard H. Bro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM215E_john-c-heinz-house_Ranson-WV.html
The house was constructed by John C. Heinz in 1924 and 1925. Heinz sold the property to Samuel C. Heinz in September of 1924, and the deed specifically mentions the house "under construction."
The house style, known as "The Alhambra",…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/tmp-7beb7_in-honor-of-private-luke-quinn_Bolivar-WV.html
United States Marine
Killed 18 October 1859
During the capture of John Brown
Flagpole and gravesite rededicated by
Marine Corps League Detachment 1143
13 0ctober 2012
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YVH_in-honor-of-private-luke-quinn_Bolivar-WV.html
United States Marine
Killed 18 October 1859
During the capture of John Brown
Flagpole and gravesite rededicated by
Marine Corps League Detachment 1143V
13 0ctober 2012