Shepherdstown Historic District - Shepherdstown, WV
Posted by: vhasler
N 39° 25.857 W 077° 48.344
18S E 258508 N 4368358
Founded in 1762, Shepherdstown is the oldest community in WV.
Waymark Code: WMF4NG
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2012
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The original historic district was established in 1973, and then expanded in 1987. Shepherdstown is primarily a residential community with a college. Many of the significant buildings were constructed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A fire in 1912 cause replacement of many log structures with brick.
When you visit this waymark, please contribute a photograph of a building you enjoyed that is not already in the gallery.
Street address: Shepherdstown, WV USA 25443
County / Borough / Parish: Jefferson County
Year listed: 1973
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849, 1800-1824, 1750-1799
Historic function: Domestic, Education
Current function: Domestic, Education, Recreation And Culture
Privately owned?: yes
Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2016 To: 12/31/2016
Hours of operation: From: 12:00 AM To: 12:00 AM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Please give the date and brief account of your visit. Include any additional observations or information that you may have, particularly about the current condition of the site. Additional photos are highly encouraged, but not mandatory.