Berkeley

27 historical markers in West Virginia

"Morgan Acres"

Bunker Hill, WV

Two miles west is the site of the first house in present West Virginia.

Berkeley County/Jefferson County

Formed from Frederick in 1772.

Berkeley County/Jefferson County

Formed from Frederick in 1772.

Berkeley County/Jefferson County

Formed from Frederick in 1772.

Berkeley County/Morgan County

Formed from Frederick in 1772.

Boydville

Martinsburg, WV

Built, 1812, by Elisha Boyd, general in the War of 1812, on land bought from Gen. Adam Stephen.

Darkesville

Darkesville, WV

Named for Gen. William Darke, veteran of the Revolution and the Indian wars.

Fort Neally

During the French and Indian War, Fort Neally was captured and its garrison massacred, Sept. 17, 1756.

Fort neely Fort Evans

Fort Evans, built here, 1755, was attacked by Indians, 1756.

Gen. Adam Stephen

East John Street, WV

Served as Berkeley County's first sheriff in 1772 and laid out plan for Martinsburg, which he named.

Gerard House

Gerrardstown, WV

Built by John Hays, 1743.

Gerrardstown

Gerrardstown, WV

Established as a town, 1787.

Hedgesville

Hedgesville, WV

Site of stockade fort built during the early Indian wars.

J.R. Clifford

Martinsburg, WV

Born 1848 in Hardy Co. A Civil War vet.

Martinsburg

Martinsburg, WV

Founded, 1778, by Gen. Adam Stephen.

Martinsburg/Berkeley Riflemen

Martinsburg, WV

Established, 1778, by General Adam Stephen.

Morgan Cabin

Originally built 1731-34 as second home of Morgan Morgan-first white settler in West Virginia.

Morgan Morgan

Bunker Hill, WV

Morgan Morgan, a native of Wales, established his home at Bunker Hill before 1732, and was leader in Eastern Panhandle's early development.

Morgan's Chapel

Bunker Hill, WV

The first Episcopal Church in West Virginia.

Railroad Strike of 1877/Roundhouse and Shops

Martinsburg, WV

On July 16, 1877, workers of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad went on strike and closed this railroad yard to protest a cut in wages.

Swan Pond Manor

1.5 miles north is Swan Pond Manor, a 2,000 acre retreat set aside in 1745 for use of Thomas Lord Fairfax, once the proprietor of the...

Tuscarora Church

Tuscarora Pike, WV

Tuscarora Presbyterian Church, which was built before 1745 by Scotch-Irish Presbyterians.

Van Metre Ford Bridge

Named for the property owners this stone bridge built in 1832 across Opequon Creek was major improvement for travellers on Warm Springs...

Veterans Administration Center

Established as the Newton D. Baker General Hospital, U. S. Army.

West Virginia (Berkeley County)/Maryland

Charlottesville, WV

"The Mountain State"--western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863.

West Virginia (Berkeley County)/State of Virginia

"The Mountain State"--western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863.

West Virginia (Berkeley County)/State of Virginia

"The Mountain State"--western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863.

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