Plan of Charlestown [Charles Town] Jefferson Co. W.Va.

Name/Title

Plan of Charlestown [Charles Town] Jefferson Co. W.Va.

Entry/Object ID

ARC823

Description

Plan of Charlestown [Charles Town], W.Va. Includes expanded boundaries of reorganized Charles Town (broken red line), Mrs. Hunter's farm in southeast corner, Mordington (Happy Retreat) and grave of Charles Washington. Sets boundary between Charles Town and Ranson. Includes Shenandoah Valley Railroad which was constructed in late 1870s (but not clear whether it is showing planned or completed railroad). Map is prior to 1883 because it does not show extension of Mildred Street. Reference copy in drawer with map.

Acquisition

Accession

669

Source or Donor

Read, George

Acquisition Method

Gift

Map Details

Scale

400' = 1"

Area or Region

* Untyped Area or Region

Charles Town, West Virginia

Medium

Waxed fabric, maybe linen

Publication Language

English

Map Notes

Date(s): 1875 circa