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'Oldest town in West Virginia. Early settlers, 1707-1732, crossed Pack Horse Ford two miles east. Founded by Thomas Shepherd in 1762. Here lived James Rumsey, inventor of steamboat. First company of Southern soldiers to join Washington at Boston met at spring South of town. Shepherd College founded 1872.'

Historic Marker, Shepherdstown, W. Va.

Identifier:
007856
Collection Number:
A&M 2947, Gerbrick Collection
Title:
Historic Marker, Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Description:
'Oldest town in West Virginia. Early settlers, 1707-1732, crossed Pack Horse Ford two miles east. Founded by Thomas Shepherd in 1762. Here lived James Rumsey, inventor of steamboat. First company of Southern soldiers to join Washington at Boston met at spring South of town. Shepherd College founded 1872.'
Acquisition Method:
Acquired
Medium:
print
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView