History of Eastern Jefferson County, West Virginia

Name/Title

History of Eastern Jefferson County, West Virginia

Entry/Object ID

LIB1748

Description

History of Eastern Jefferson County, West Virginia, provides a history of the eastern section of Jefferson County between Shepherdstown and Harpers Ferry. Includes information about its geography, Native Americans, early settlers, the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, the armory, railroads, canals, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the establishment of Bakerton quarry.

Acquisition

Accession

62

Source or Donor

Jefferson County Museum

Acquisition Method

Purchase