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Eastern Panhandle Region information
This region boasts a series of charming villages nestled in the hills. The primary attraction here is Harpers Ferry, the place to explore the history of the railroads and the region's African-American influence. Other highlights: the historic town of Martinsburg; bountiful parks and trails; spas and fine dining in Berkeley Springs; Shepherdstown's annual theater festival, and the exciting Charles Town Races.
Berkeley County - The second oldest county in West Virginia, was created in 1772 from the northern third of Frederick County and named for Norborne Berkeley (Baron de Botetourt), Colonial Governor of Virginia from 1768 to 1770. Morgan Morgan founded the first permanent settlement in 1726 at Bunker Hill. In 1740, Morgan, Jacob Hite, and Dr. John Briscoe erected the first Episcopal church (Christ Church) in what is now West Virginia. Occasionally services are held in this church today. Also the Tuscarora (organized in 1740 and built in 1803) and Tomahawk Presbyterian churches are both over 200 years old and still operating with active congregations. The first Baptist church (Mill Creek Church) was organized in 1743 in nearby Gerrardstown. The chief agricultural and industrial products are fruit, vegetables, hay, grain, dairy farming, livestock, poultry, canneries, clothing, cement and road materials. Martinsburg, incorporated in 1778, was founded by General Adam Stephen, a friend and contemporary of George Washington and Patrick Henry. The town was named in honor of Colonel Thomas Bryan Martin, nephew of Lord Fairfax. An armory that produced guns for the American Revolution was owned by General Adam Stephen and housed in Martinsburg. Morgan Morgan formed the first National Guard in this area in 1735. George Washington led these troops at the beginning of the War of Independence. The second oldest bridge in West Virginia, the Van Metre Ford Bridge, was built in 1832 and is a three-arched stone bridge across Opequon Creek. In 1842, the B&O Railroad brought new growth and prosperity. At this time, large warehouses and hotels, as well as new industrial complexes were erected.
During the Civil War, both sides took a keen interest in Martinsburg Phone: (1-800-225-5982) Address: 90 MacCorkle Ave. SW City: Eastern Panhandle~ State: WV Zip: 253030 Region: Easter Panhandle Url: http://www.wvtourism.com/spec.aspx?pgID=97 Canaan Valley - Albright - Davis - - Mathias - Keyser - Thomas - Berkeley Springs - Potomac Highlands~ - Fayetteville - Harpers Ferry - West Virginia Regions - Roanoke - Moorefield - Beckley - Eastern Panhandle~ - Hico - Cass - Petersburg - Snowshoe - Elkins - Hatfield-McCoyMountains~ - Ansted - Franklin - Philippi - Fairmont - Buckhannon - NewRiverGreenbriarValley~ |
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