Inscription
During the French and Indian War, Fort Neally was captured and its garrison massacred, Sept. 17, 1756. Many settlers in the vicinity also were killed. Among captives was Isabella Stockton, later wife of Col. William McCleery, Morgantown.
Location
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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.
Boydville
Martinsburg, WV
Built, 1812, by Elisha Boyd, general in the War of 1812, on land bought from Gen. Adam Stephen.
Martinsburg/Berkeley Riflemen
Martinsburg, WV
Established, 1778, by General Adam Stephen.
