Of the states 15 national landmarks, two are in the eastern panhandle the baltimore and ohio railroad martinsburg shops, which includes the castiron framed roundhouse building, and traveler. Surveyed in the mid1700s, the line would become known as the dividing line between the north and the south. A strategic history of texas eastern corporation and gas pipelines and the emergence of americas regulatory. Being historical collections of the counties of ohio, brooke, marshall and hancock, west virginia newton, j. These items are a testament to the long history of the united way in the eastern panhandle. It began publication in 1790 and was owned by nathaniel willis. Little of west virginias ancient history can be seen at the surface. Being historical collections of the counties of ohio, brooke, marshall and hancock, west virginia. Some sources and regional associations only identify the eastern panhandle as being composed of morgan, berkeley, and jefferson counties. Just a short distance from dc, the eastern panhandle of west virginia is a mecca for history, scenery and smalltown charm. Libraries in the eastern panhandle say they need more. West virginia wild and wonderful west virginia travel. While part of virginia, the present eastern panhandle was mostly included in the colonial lands of lord fairfax. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and.
The eastern panhandle has had its share of disasters over the years. Civil war in the eastern panhandle of west virginia susan crites on. Here, you can step back in time and visit harpers ferry national historic park and tour the u. Located in the eastern panhandle of west virginia, jefferson is the easternmost county in the state, bounded by the potomac river and maryland on the north, the blue ridge mountains and loudoun county, virginia, on the east, clarke county, virginia, on the south, and opecquon creek and berkeley county, west virginia, on the west.
Armory and arsenal held by john brown and his army for three days in 1859. A compilation of more than 1,000 listings on the national register of historic places in west virginia including more than 200 in the eastern panhandle. Jul 6, 2015 the eastern panhandle of west virginia has many beautiful and historic places to visit. Eastern panhandle bible institute epbi is accredited through appalachian bible college. It is the states northernmost extension, bounded by ohio and the ohio river on the north and west and the state of pennsylvania on the east. Around the panhandle things to do, places to go, people to know. Parks of the eastern panhandle region in west virginia.
From delivery services, to early literacy programs, to collections of distinctive eastern panhandle history, all five libraries spoke on the uniqueness of what their library has to offer. The nations first public baths were established here at bath, or berkeley springs. Martinsburg, west virginia martinsburg is a city in and the county seat of berkeley county, west virginia, united states,5 in the tip of the states eastern panhandle region. Solid waste authority jefferson county commission, wv. The eastern panhandle region of eastern west virginia spans a landscape of broad valleys drained by the potomac, cacapon, and shenandoah rivers and bounded on the east by the blue ridge. It is a small stretch of territory in the northeast of the state, bordering maryland and virginia. The eastern panhandle is the eastern of the two panhandles in the u. Just a short distance from washington and baltimore, west virginia s eastern panhandle revives visitors with a relaxed atmosphere full of history, scenery and smalltown charm.
Eastern panhandle bible institute independent bible church. Many residents will recall the storm of the century, a blizzard that struck our area in march 1993 and many will also remember the election day flood from november 1985. Berkeley springs, known for its healing waters since george washington s time, remains a popular spa destination today. On this west virginia morning, as detection of coronavirus expands throughout the state, other health challenges remain. All of west texas that part of the state west of long. The bulk of this material consists of business records of the panenergy corp. Provide support for economic and residential development in morgan and berkeley counties. People who voted on this list 72 jason 1856 books 508 friends. Martinsburg is a city in and the county seat of berkeley county, west virginia, united states,5 in the tip of the states eastern panhandle region. South of the panhandle lie the rolling plains around abilene, a region cultivated. Incorporated in 1977, the eastern panhandle board of realtors, inc. The epba is an independent, nonpartisan political action committee that strives to protect, preserve and advance the. The northern panhandle is the northern of the two panhandles in the u.
Martinsburg is a city in and the county seat of berkeley county, west virginia, united states, in the tip of the states eastern panhandle region in the lower shenandoah valley. Aug 18, 2014 from delivery services, to early literacy programs, to collections of distinctive eastern panhandle history, all five libraries spoke on the uniqueness of what their library has to offer. Its unusual configuration is the result of the revolutionaryera claims of virginias. The journal is proud to present a commemorative book of the fires, floods, ice storms, and other disasters that have struck martinsburg over the years. Eastern panhandle west virginia public broadcasting. Places to eat, stay and play all sorted by categories and by distance from your present location.
Ice house a cool place for hot art literally thousands of people have enjoyed, bought, practiced and made art in the ice house since its acquisition. In this first modern comprehensive history, otis rice and stephen brown balance these episodes. An essential resource for scholars, students, and all lovers of the mountaineer state. Eastern panhandles historic places part of west virginia. See more ideas about west virginia, virginia and places. Libraries in the eastern panhandle say they need more funding. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. Eastern panhandle business association, martinsburg, west virginia. Cacapon resort park received its name from being located in the shadows of the wide expanse of cacapon mountain.
The eastern border is formed by the masondixon line. Eastern panhandle home school conference ephsc, shepherdstown, wv. Only in the extreme eastern panhandle is the precambrian core of the blue ridge mountains exposed. The panhandle is conveniently proximate to many major cities in the region. It was originally part of the british virginia colony 16071776 and the western part of the state of virginia 17761863, whose population became sharply. Map them, dial them or link to them with our easy to use app. From jefferson county, washington, dc is only 58 miles away. Stroll down the streets of historic charles town, which was founding by charles. Civil war in the eastern panhandle of west virginia. While part of virginia, the present eastern panhandle was. Enjoy the washington heritage trail driving tour as you discover and explore the natural and cultural history of 18th century towns, 19th century industrial sites, washington family homes, springs, rivers and mountain ranges located along 6 miles of the scenic eastern panhandle of west virginia. The jefferson county solid waste authority strives to keep jefferson beautiful by promoting specific programs leading to elimination of trash and litter. This mountain is the highest peak in the eastern panhandle of west virginia reaching an elevation of 2,300 feet. What happened during the civil war in the eastern panhandle of west virginia.
From susan crites comes the civil war story youve never heard. Each issue is packed with a diverse selection of articles that inform the community about the things to do, the places to go, and the people to know in. Thus, the panhandle accounts for about 15 percent of the land area of west virginia and about 14 percent of the people. Shepherdstown was also the home of west virginias first newspaper, the potomak guardian and berkeley advertiser. Provides everything you could want to make your stay in the beautiful blue ridge mountains and shenandoah valley enjoyable. The panhandle includes eight counties, 3,490 square miles, and a 2010 population of 261,041. Things to do in west virginia eastern panhandle region.
Official mobile app from the martinsburgberkeley county visitors center in the eastern panhandle of wv. Sections of the house include the belle boyd martinsburg room, the lincoln room and the ben boyd store, which offers local history books, pictures, maps and civil war memorabilia. From bloody skirmishes with indians on the early frontier to the logan county mine war, the story of west virginia is punctuated with episodes as colorful and rugged as the mountains that dominate its landscape. Martinsburg is part of the hagerstownmartinsburg, mdwv metropolitan statistical area. The mission of the eastern panhandle transit authority is to provide safe, courteous, and reliable public transportation for the citizens of the eastern panhandle. Its population was 17,227 at the 2010 census, making it the largest city in the eastern panhandle and the ninthlargest municipality in the state. For this second edition, the authors have added a new chapter, bringing the original material up to date and carrying the west virginia story through the presidential election of 1992. Its population was 17,465 in the 2018 census estimate, making it the largest city in the eastern panhandle and the eighthlargest municipality in the state. The solid waste authority provides a local, affordable place for residents to safely recycle or dispose of various items and materials. Located at the crossroads of history, the eastern panhandle is home to 249 properties listed on the national register of historic places. Well check in with a health expert in the eastern panhandle, and well also take a break from virus coverage and hear from kids corresponding between wales and west virginia. Martinsburg, west virginia city downtown martinsburg historic district locati.
Eastern panhandle west virginia department of arts. The following are a selection of recommended books, journals, and magazines to read that are focused on the history of jefferson county and the eastern panhandle of west virginia. Eastern panhandle business association home facebook. The eastern panhandle transit authority board meets the 3rd monday of each month at 4. Gretchen fry, the director of the bolivar harpers ferry public library, argues that while online bookstore rentals may seem great, they cant compete with. As businesses reopen across wv, the eastern panhandle. Located in the eastern panhandle of west virginia, jefferson is the easternmost county in the state, bounded by the potomac river and maryland on the north, the blue ridge mountains and loudoun county, virginia, on the east. A wonderful introduction to the most remarkable of times in berkeley county. The eastern panhandle is a region encompassing three counties morgan, berkeley, and jefferson and is home to approximately six percent of the population of west virginia. Families representative of virtually every ethnic group discussed in this. Education events eastern panhandle board of realtors. Around the panhandle magazine is recognized throughout the eastern panhandle of west virginia and the northern shenandoah valley of virginia for bringing readers the stories they want to read. The eastern panhandle extends an invitation for a getaway that combines creature comforts with healthy living. In one sense, this region is typical of all of west virginia it is home to a rich variety of ethnic backgrounds and innumerable nationalities.
Rice is professor emeritus of history and stephen w. Eastern panhandle home school conference ephsc home. Around the panhandle things to do, places to go, people. List of books and articles about texas history online. Floods, fire and ice in the eastern panhandle history.
Mar 20, 2017 official mobile app from the martinsburgberkeley county visitors center in the eastern panhandle of wv. It was originally part of the british virginia colony 16071776 and the western part of the state of virginia 17761863, whose population became sharply divided over the issue of secession from the union. George washingtons trail it has been 200 years since george washington died, but his influence on west virginia is still being reckoned. West virginia encyclopedia ewv west virginia history journal. A copy can be downloaded or picked up at the visitors center. Discover librarianselected research resources on texas history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more.
Eastern panhandle home school conference ephsc home facebook. Most of the large game became extinct, and the early hunters either died out or adapted to a culture of hunting small game and. Black leaders in eastern panhandle worried wv playing. It is a culturally and geographically distinct region of the state. The northern panhandle was shaped by the ohio river along its western border. Pictures and minute books note the later founding of our other county united ways. In one form or another, united way has been making a difference in the lives of eastern panhandle citizens for over eighty years. West virginia is one of two american states formed during the american civil war 18611865, along with nevada, and is the only state to form by seceding from a confederate state. Being historical collections of the counties of ohio, brooke, marshall and hancock. Our desire with epbi is to hold ongoing classes each semester as a spiritual growth and leadership development tool for area churches. Except for intrusives, all of the rocks occurring above the catoctin and swift run formations are of sedimentary origin, and most date to the paleozoic era. Provide a reliable, clean, safe, cost effective energy supply to the tristate region. Beautiful and historic places in the eastern panhandle, wv.
A collection of the best books by west virginia writers or about west virginia. Eastern panhandle transit authority jefferson county. The eastern panhandle is a region encompassing three counties morgan, berkeley, and jefferson and is home to approximately 6% of the population of west virginia. West virginia encyclopedia e wv west virginia history journal.
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