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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8H6_berkeley-springs-sanitarium_Berkeley-Springs-WV.html
These healing springs, visited by Washington, 1748, were given to Virginia by Lord Fairfax. Helpful in treating infantile paralysis, rheumatism, diabetes and other diseases. Temperature of water is always 74 degrees.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8H5_berkeley-springs-baths_Berkeley-Springs-WV.html
One of oldest spas in South, warm mineral spring waters first used by Native Americans for reputed healing powers. Frequently visited by George Washington. Land granted to Virginia by Lord Fairfax in 1776, but used as a health resort since 1750s. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8F2_centennial-time-capsule_Berkeley-Springs-WV.html
This official West Virginia Centennial Time Capsule was dedicated October 12, 1963 as Morgan County's contribution to the State's Centennial celebration. It contains historical documents, personal messages to be distributed in 2063.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8F0_lot-owned-by-george-washington_Berkeley-Springs-WV.html
George Washington, surveyor for Lord Fairfax, visited "ye fam'd warm springs" first, Mar. 17, 1748. Later he brought his family "to try the effect of the waters" in 1768. When "Ye Town of Bath" was incorporated in October 1776, Washington bought t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8EX_the-sons-and-daughters-of-morgan-county_Berkeley-Springs-WV.html
In memoriam toThe sons and daughters ofMorgan County
Through their passion, optimismcourage and heroism they took upthe struggle during the Second WorldWar and made the sacrifices toperpetuate the gift our forefathersentrusted to usA Nation con…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8EU_morgan-county-veterans-monument_Berkeley-Springs-WV.html
Soldiers from Morgan Countywho served in the defenseof their country in the following wars:Mexican War 18481861 - Civil War - 1865Union soldiers killed in battleDied in prisonDied during warSurvived the WarLocated in County after warConfederate so…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8ES_berkeley-springs-james-rumsey_Berkeley-Springs-WV.html
Berkeley SpringsWashington first came here, 1748. Fairfax gave the springs to the public. Established as town, 1776. Virginia treated her sick soldiers here. Gen. Washington, Gen Buchanan, Gen. Gates, Charles Carroll and others bought lots 1777.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8DV_floods_Harpers-Ferry-WV.html
Waterpower built this town, and the power of the water eventually destroyed it.
The destruction of the Federal Armory during the Civil War began the town's decline. Many people who had left Harpers Ferry during the war did return, only to be dr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8DK_arsenal-square_Harpers-Ferry-WV.html
Two brick arsenal buildings, which once housed about 100,000 weapons produced at the Harpers Ferry Armory, occupied these grounds.
Capture of the firearms was the objective of John Brown's 1859 raid.
Eighteen months after Brown's attack, the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8D3_john-brown_Harpers-Ferry-WV.html
Here John Brown aimed at human slavery a blow that woke a guilty nation. With him fought seven slaves and sons of slaves. Over his crucified corpse marched 200,000 black soldiers and 4,000,000 freedmen singing "John Brown's body lies a-mouldering …