The northern panhandle was shaped by the ohio river along its western border. Eastern panhandle almost heaven west virginia wv tourism. Eastern panhandle home school conference ephsc home. A wonderful introduction to the most remarkable of times in berkeley county. The nations first public baths were established here at bath, or berkeley springs. A collection of the best books by west virginia writers or about west virginia. 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. 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. Berkeley and jefferson counties are geographically. This area is historically important because in 1863, west virginia was born here. Around the panhandle magazine, martinsburg, west virginia. 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. The northern panhandle of west virginia extends northward from central west virginia along the valley of the ohio river.
Being historical collections of the counties of ohio, brooke, marshall and hancock. Eastern panhandles historic places part of west virginia. It is a small stretch of territory in the northeast of the state, bordering maryland and virginia. It is located in the southcentral part of the country and is bounded by oklahoma, across the red river except in the texas panhandle n. In his clear, eminently readable style, williams organizes the tangled strands of west virginias past around a few dramatic eventsthe battle of point pleasant, john browns insurrection in harpers ferry, the paint creek labor movement, the hawks nest and. What happened during the civil war in the eastern panhandle of west virginia.
History of northern west virginia panhandle by peter boyd, 1927, historical pub. A subreddit for the residents and guests of the eastern panhandle of west virginia, including martinsburg, charles town press j to jump to the feed. The glass castle by jeannette walls, the truth according to us by annie barrows, rocket boys by homer hickam, a killing i. Being historical collections of the counties of ohio, brooke, marshall and hancock, west virginia.
The journal is proud to present looking back, a pictorial book that looks back at the rich history and heritage of the eastern panhandle. Here he is a member of reverend joseph doddridges early episcopal congregation of west liberty, west virginia, once the county seat of ohio county. Thus, the panhandle accounts for about 15 percent of the land area of west virginia and about 14 percent of the people. The eastern panhandle is the eastern of the two panhandles in the u. Well get rid of all the standing water, and then well fix whatever caused the problemwhether it was caused by a burst pipe, damaged roof, or improper insulation. The panhandle includes eight counties, 3,490 square miles, and a 2010 population of 261,041.
See more ideas about west virginia, virginia and places. From susan crites comes the civil war story youve never heard. Native americans, spanish explorers, cowboys, texas rangers, buffalo soldiers, and pioneers all gave the panhandle a colorful history. The top of wv cvb can provide info on all these great places. A history is widely considered one of the finest books ever written about our state. Surveyed in the mid1700s, the line would become known as the dividing line between the north and the south. The eastern border is formed by the masondixon line. 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. If your property has been affected by the rain and snow, panhandle can help.
Arcadia publishing has released a new title, on this day in west virginia civil war history. Find us in west virginias eastern panhandle, steeped in history from. The easternmost three counties of west virginia are closer to the nations capital than the state capital, making the area ideal for a weekend getaway from many east coast cities. Pictures and minute books note the later founding of our other county united ways. Jul 6, 2015 the eastern panhandle of west virginia has many beautiful and historic places to visit.
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. Floods, fire and ice in the eastern panhandle history disaster book. Eastern panhandle home school conference ephsc, shepherdstown, wv. Berkeley springs, known for its healing waters since george washingtons time, remains a popular spa destination today. While part of virginia, the present eastern panhandle was mostly included in the colonial lands of lord fairfax. 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. Just a short distance from washington and baltimore, west virginias eastern panhandle revives visitors with a relaxed atmosphere full of history, scenery and smalltown charm. West virginia is the only state formed by seceding from a confederate state. 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. Embracing ohio, marshall, brooke, and hancock counties peter boyd historical publishing company, 1927 brooke county w. It is a culturally and geographically distinct region of the state. The comanche indians lived in teepees on the grasslands and in the canyons of the llano estacado. Hike the parks trails or head to nearby river riders to book a zipline canopy.
Its unusual configuration is the result of the revolutionaryera claims. 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. History of the panhandle, being historical collections of the counties of ohio, brooke, marshall, and hancock, west virginia. History of northern west virginia panhandle 1927 edition. People who voted on this list 72 jason 1856 books 508 friends. Some sources and regional associations only identify the eastern panhandle as being composed of morgan, berkeley, and jefferson counties. The eastern panhandle has had its share of disasters over the years. Executive committee chair lyn goodwinjefferson county development authority chair elect becky lintoncity national bank vice chair jenn williamsmodern realty results secretary charlotte. Well also restore any damaged contents and provide any necessary reconstruction services. Civil war in the eastern panhandle of west virginia.
The northern panhandle is surrounded by ohio and pennsylvania. Being historical collections of the counties of ohio, brooke, marshall and hancock, west virginia newton, j. Beautiful and historic places in the eastern panhandle, wv. 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.
These items are a testament to the long history of the united way in the eastern panhandle. Index to the county court order books part 5 17771881 oop. Berkeley and jefferson counties are geographically located in the. 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. History charles town, harpers ferry wv hide this posting restore restore this posting. List of books and articles about texas history online. Floods, fire and ice in the eastern panhandle history. A history and record of the protestant episcopal church in the diocese of west virginia, and, before the formation of the diocese in 1878, in the territory now known as the state of west virginia 1902, by geo. Things to do in west virginia eastern panhandle region. This singular boundary feature was established in 1779 to provide western virginia increased territory along the ohio river, which was then the nations most important inland waterway. History of the panhandle, being historical collections of. Eastern panhandle west virginia department of arts.
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