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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM95I_vfw-post-548-veterans-memorials_Morgantown-WV.html
In memory of the members ofGeneral Daniel Morgan Post No. 548Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.A.who gave their lives in servicein World War II
George C. Phillips · John J. Luteman · Clarence Prager · Barton W. Core &midd…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM95H_easton-roller-mill_Morgantown-WV.html
Steam driven grist mill, built ca. 1870 by Henry Koontz, could grind 120 bu. of grain daily. Stone burrs were replaced with iron rollers in 1894, improving output and quality, and representing peak technological development for a local flour mill.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM91L_u-s-civil-war_Spencer-WV.html
"The memory of those men who went out in their country's service, whether to the North or to the South, whether returned and buried here, or fell on the field and was laid to rest elsewhere, deserves to be kept." —William H. Bishop
In the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM90Q_spencer_Spencer-WV.html
April 12, 1861—Confederates attack Fort Sumter.
April 17, 1861—Virginia Secession Ordinance adopted.
June 19, 1861—Statewide vote on ordinance confirmed. Roane County voted in favor of secession, although majority of future…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8LA_the-murphy-farm_Harpers-Ferry-WV.html
Established 1869Alexander Murphy 1840-1931Mollie M. Murphy 1869-1945
Mary Murphy 1834-1908William J. Murphy 1872-1931
Historical events on the Farm:
Battle of Harpers FerrySeptember 13-15, 1862
General Philip Sheridan's FortificationAu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8IC_stonewall-jackson-hill_Berkeley-Springs-WV.html
From this point, "Stonewall" Jackson shelled Hancock, Md., Jan 5, 1862. After destroying supplies, the B&O Railway track and the bridge over the Great Cacapon, Jackson marched his army of 8,500 men to Romney and captured it. January 14.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8IB_tuscarora-clinton-sand_Berkeley-Springs-WV.html
The massive resistant Tuscarora Sandstone is steeply inclined here and forms Fluted Rocks. The "Tuscarora (Clinton) Sand" of the driller produces some gas although it is largely untested in West Virginia.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8I9_washington-heritage-trail_Berkeley-Springs-WV.html
Today's ViewPanorama Overlook marks the north end of Cacapon Mountain's 30-mile march. Composed of Oriskany sandstone, it plunges nearly 1000 feet into the Potomac River which bends along the base of the Overlook as it heads downstream (to the rig…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8I6_sir-johns-run_Berkeley-Springs-WV.html
Sir John's Run was named for Sir John Sinclair, the quartermaster for General Braddock on expedition in 1755 against the French at Fort Duquesne. James Rumsey demonstrated his steamboat here in 1785.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8HC_washington-heritage-trail_Berkeley-Springs-WV.html
Roman Bathhouse and Museum of the Berkeley SpringsThe second floor of the historic Roman Bath House, oldest public building in Berkeley Springs is the Museum of the Berkeley Springs with exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the springs …