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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/HM6DJ_hedgesville_Hedgesville-WV.html
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.
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/HM12R_james-johnston-pettigrew-monument_Bunker-Hill-WV.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMP_darkesville_Inwood-WV.html
Named for Gen. William Darke, veteran of the Revolution and the Indian wars. He saves 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.
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMM_martinsburg-berkeley-riflemen_Martinsburg-WV.html
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 Winch…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMML_gettysburg-campaign_Bunker-Hill-WV.html
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 throug…
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