Inscription
Built, 1812, by Elisha Boyd, general in the War of 1812, on land bought from Gen. Adam Stephen. Mansion noted for its fine workmanship. Home of his son-in-law, Charles J. Faulkner, Minister to France, and his grandson, U.S. Senator Faulkner.
Location
AddressSouth Queen Street, Martinsburg
CityMartinsburg
CountyBerkeley
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.478210, -78.043390
Sources
More markers in Berkeley
Martinsburg
Martinsburg, WV
Founded, 1778, by Gen. Adam Stephen.
Hedgesville
Hedgesville, WV
Site of stockade fort built during the early Indian wars.
West Virginia (Berkeley County)/Maryland
Charlottesville, WV
"The Mountain State"--western part of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 20, 1863.
Fort Neally
During the French and Indian War, Fort Neally was captured and its garrison massacred, Sept. 17, 1756.
Martinsburg/Berkeley Riflemen
Martinsburg, WV
Established, 1778, by General Adam Stephen.
