You searched for State: wv
Page 140 of 141 — Showing results 1391 to 1400 of 1405
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5R_world-war-memorial_Martinsburg-WV.html
1917-1918. This memorial is dedicated as an enduring tribute to the patriotism of the citizens of Berkeley County who rendered loyal service to our country in the great World War, and to honor the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4O_oh-shenandoah-i-long-to-see-you_Martinsburg-WV.html
"Big Apple Time Capsule" · Dedicated: Oct 19, 1990 - Re-open in year of 2040 · Sponsor: Martinsburg Jaycees.
This "community pride project" is an attempt to preserve the Apple Capital city and surrounding areas of our Southern and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4N_sumner-ramer-memorial-school_Martinsburg-WV.html
The present building was completed in 1917 under the leadership of Fred R. Ramer. He was the first principal in Berkeley County to have a school named after him. Ramer school served the black community until 1964.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4M_j-r-clifford_Martinsburg-WV.html
Born 1848 in Hardy Co. A Civil War vet., Storer College graduate, teacher and principal at local Sumner School. Published Pioneer Press (1882), first African American paper in state. First of race to pass state bar exam (1887); argued two race dis…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4F_martinsburg-roundhouse_Martinsburg-WV.html
In April 1861, as the Civil War erupted, Confederate forces seized the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from Harpers Ferry west. On May 24, Gen. JosephE. Johnston ordered Col. Thomas J. (later "Stonewall") Jackson to destroythe rolling stock here at Ma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4C_baltimore-and-ohio-railroad-shop-complex_Martinsburg-WV.html
The roundhouse is the sole surviving cast-iron framed roundhouse and is an important example of mid-19th century industrial building design. Designed by Albert Fink, in collaboration with Benjamin H. Latrobe, it represents an early use of standard…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4B_roundhouses-and-shops-railroad-strike-of-1877_Martinsburg-WV.html
Roundhouses and Shops. The B&O Railroad reached Martinsburg in 1842,and by 1849, a roundhouse and shops werebuilt. These first buildings were burned byConfederate troops in 1862. The present westroundhouse and the two shops were built in1866. The …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3R_morgan-morgan_Bunker-Hill-WV.html
Morgan Morgan, a native of Wales, established his home at Bunker Hill before 1732, and was leader in Eastern Panhandle's early development. His sons gave name to Morgantown, and fought in Indian and Revolutionary Wars.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3K_col-morgan-morgan_Bunker-Hill-WV.html
Nov. 1, 1688 — Nov. 17, 1766. Erected by the State of West Virginia. In commemoration of the first settlement within the present boundaries of said State, which was made by Col. Morgan Morgan, a native of Wales, and Catherine Garretson, his …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28_morgan-county-berkeley-county_Hedgesville-WV.html
Morgan County. Formed, 1820, from Berkeley and Hampshire. Named for Gen. Daniel Morgan of the Revolutionary Army. Many of his renowned "Riflemen" were from the Eastern Panhandle, where he once lived. Famed Berkeley Springs here.
Berkeley County…