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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2EP_paw-paw_Paw-Paw-WV.html
Important concentration point of the Union Army from 1861 to 1865. As many as 16,000 Federal troops were encamped here at one time. A blockhouse stood along the tracks of the B&O Railroad at this point.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CY_john-brown-fort_Harpers-Ferry-WV.html
Here is a building with a curious past. Since its construction in 1848, it has been vandalized, dismantled, and moved four times - all because of its fame as John Brown's stronghold.
The Fort's "Movements"
1848 Built as fire-engine house fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21S_fairfax-stone_Thomas-WV.html
This monument, at the headspring of the Potomac River, marks one of the historic spots of America. Its name is derived from Thomas Lord Fairfax who owned all the land lying between the Potomac and Rappahannock rivers. The first Fairfax Stone, mark…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21R_fairfax-stone_Thomas-WV.html
The Fairfax Stone (1/2 Mi.E.) marking the Potomac's headwaters, was a corner of Lord Fairfax's vast estate. The line of 1736 was checked in 1746 by a survey on which Peter Jefferson, father of Thomas Jefferson, was engaged.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20U_pinoak-fountain_Paw-Paw-WV.html
Built by State Road Comm. and local artisans in 1932; land given by H.R. Edeburn. Crystal quartz quarried from behind nearby Bloomery iron furnace, and stone from hillside behind the fountain. Spring water, gravity fed from hill above, supplied ar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OW_the-mingo_Wheeling-WV.html
The Mingo, original inhabitant of this valley, extends greetings and peace to all wayfarers.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OV_jefferson-county-berkeley-county_Kearneysville-WV.html
Jefferson County. Formed, 1801, from Berkeley. Named for Thomas Jefferson. Home of Gens. Gates, Darke, and Charles Lee. Here four companies of Washington's men organized. Shepherdstown was strongly urged as the seat of the National Capitol.
Ber…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FW_frederick-county-va-west-virginia_Capon-Bridge-WV.html
(West Facing Side): Frederick County Va.Area 435 Square Miles
Formed in 1738 from Orange and named for Frederick, Prince of Wales, father of King George III. Several battles were fought in the vicinity of Winchester 1862-1864
(East Facing Si…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BU_jefferson-county-state-of-maryland_Harpers-Ferry-WV.html
(East Facing Side): Jefferson CountyFormed in 1801 from Berkeley. Named for Thomas Jefferson. Home of Generals Gates, Drake, and Charles Lee. Here four companies of Washington's men organized. Shepherdstown was strongly urged as the seat of the Na…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BR_union-skirmish-line_Harpers-Ferry-WV.html
Union troops on the crest and slope of Bolivar Heights to the East were attacked by Confederates lead by Gen. Jackson from School House Ridge to the West on 14 Sept. 1862. Private Paylor, Co. D., 111th NY, recalled this as "an awful fight." This a…