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	Shepherdstown, West Virginia
		With all of its modern amenities, it's hard to imagine that the small community of Shepherdstown may be the oldest town in the state of West Virginia.
		Shepherdstown is situated on a bluff overlooking the Potomac River, and archeological evidence indicates Native Americans camped in and around the area long before the Europeans.
		Once known as Potomoke, it eventually became known as Mecklenburg in the 1730s and was chartered in 1762 by the Virginia General Assembly.
	wvweb.com /cities/shepherdstown (708 words)

	Shepherdstown, West Virginia - West Virginia (WV) Cyclopedia
		A community in Jefferson County, Shepherdstown, WV (map (http://www.wvamaps.com/index.php/?place=Shepherdstownandstate=wvandlat=39.43andlon=-77.8044andelev=406andpop=803)) is claimed to be the oldest town in West Virginia, presumably being settled between 1730 and 1734, although first settlers probably arrived here as early as 1719.
		Shepherdstown, WV Shepherdstown, WV is located about: 10 east of Martinsburg, WV; 10 miles northwest of Harpers Ferry, WV; 14 miles north of Charles Town, WV; 18 miles south of Hagerstown, MD; and 34 miles northeast of Winchester, VA.
		At Shepherdstown in 1787, James Rumsey, conducted on the Potomac River the first public trial of the first successful steamboat.
	www.wvexp.com /index.php/Shepherdstown,_West_Virginia (253 words)

	Shepherdstown, West Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Hamtramck Guard (The Shepherdstown Light Infantry) was dispatched to Harpers Ferry to subdue John Brown's raid on the Federal Arsenal (October 1859).
		From 1865-1871, Shepherdstown served as the county seat of Jefferson County due to war damage to the courthouse in Charles Town.
		The Shepherdstown National Historic District was established and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 with a boundary increase to include the entire town in 1987.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shepherdstown,_West_Virginia (1218 words)

	Shepherdstown History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		Shepherdstown is the only town, in what is now the state of West Virginia, to have a canal lock named for it.
		When West Virginia became the 35th state (1863) these became the oldest free schoolhouses in the state.
		The Battle of Shepherdstown (Boteler's Ford of Cement Mill) occurred on September 20, 1862.
	www.shepherdstownvisitorscenter.com /history.asp (760 words)

	Amnesty Way, Shepherdstown, West Virginia
		Shepherdstown is situated on scenic bluffs overlooking the
		During the 1730's the Colony of Virginia began giving land grants, Thomas Shepherd received his land grant for 222 acres in the year 1734.
		From that tract of land Thomas dedicated 10 acres, and planned a town.
	www.homecrofthomes.com /id76.html (90 words)

	Battle of Shepherdstown--Sept 19 & 20, 1862
		Elmwood Cemetery in Shepherdstown is the final resting place for 252 Confederate soldiers, many of whom died during Lee's Maryland Campaign.
		Wounded Southerners were brought to Shepherdstown during the retreat, and those who died in hospitals there were buried in the local cemetery.
		The cemetery is located ½ mile west of Shepherdstown on Route 480.
	www.nps.gov /anti/shepherd.htm (1092 words)

	Shepherdstown, WV Hotels, Motels : Lodging near/in Shepherdstown, West Virginia
		This Shepherdstown, WV hotel or motel is located 0.2 air miles from the center of Shepherdstown, West Virginia (WV).
		This Shepherdstown, WV hotel or motel is located 0.3 air miles from the center of Shepherdstown, West Virginia (WV).
		This Martinsburg, WV hotel or motel is located 6 air miles from the center of Shepherdstown, West Virginia (WV).
	www.wvexplorer.com /Shepherdstown_WV_Hotels.asp (751 words)

	Israel and Syria Open Peace Talks in Shepherdstown, West Virginia
		Shepherdstown, W.Va. -- President Clinton on January 3 opened a new round of peace talks between Israel and Syria.
		On the eve of resumption of the talks in Shepherdstown, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright said there is "no done deal" and that additional rounds of negotiations may be needed before a final settlement is reached between the two countries.
		While the delegations prepare to bargain, residents of Shepherdstown have adjusted their lives to accommodate the influx of an estimated 1,000 journalists and government officials.
	www.usembassy-israel.org.il /publish/peace/archives/2000/january/me0103c.html (456 words)

	Adventure Tours Shepherdstown WV West Virginia + National Parks - City Guide
		Popodicon Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, Popodicon, the Southern mansion style home of Shepherd College's presidential families, is a highlight of the Shepherdstown community and is rich in history, charm, and beauty.
		Elwood Cemetery There are approximately 120 graves of casualties of the Battle of Antietam buried in the "Soldiers Graveyard" near the front of Elmwood.
		Rumsey Monument Princess Street, Shepherdstown, WV, The Rumsey Monument was erected in honor of James Rumsey, the inventor of the steam ship.
	www.discoverourtown.com /WV/Shepherdstown/Attractions-3729.html (409 words)

	West Virginia in the Civil War (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		Known as Boteler's Ford, Blackford's Ford, Pack Horse Ford, and other names, the shallow crossing of the Potomac River less than a mile downstream from Shepherdstown, West Virginia, was used by travelers since Native American times.
		After the highway bridge at Shepherdstown was destroyed early in the Civil War, the ford was a convenient crossing point between Confederate Virginia (this area would become West Virginia after June 20, 1863) and the border state of Maryland.
		In the confusion and darkness, however, Pendleton reported to Lee that Union forces were in Virginia, and had captured the entire reserve artillery.
	www.wvcivilwar.com /sheptown.shtml (898 words)

	Shepherdstown, West Virginia WV, town profile (Jefferson County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
		West Virginia > All counties > Jefferson County > Shepherdstown
		Shepherdstown is a town in Jefferson County, in the Washington-Arlington metro area.
		Median rent in Shepherdstown, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $467.
	www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=23665 (605 words)

	West Virginia NA - Narcotics Anonymous
		Berryville and Winchester, Virginia; Cumberland and Hagerstown, Maryland; Martinsburg, Charles Town, Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
		Central and north central West Virginia, south-eastern Ohio and northwestern Virginia.
		New Martinsville and Wheeling, West Virginia and Belmont and Martins Ferry Ohio area.
	www.theagapecenter.com /NAinUSA/West-Virginia.htm (55 words)

	A Day in Historic Shepherdstown: West Virginia - Associated Content
		Shepherdstown is full of options when it comes to dining and shopping, but nothing compares to the wide variety of historic landmarks both in and around Shepherdstown.
		While Shepherdstown is widely known for it's role as a town-wide hospital in the Civil War, it's history goes much, much deeper.
		Shepherdstown was a very active Civil War town and most of that is due to it's location being in between Harper's Ferry and Antietam ten miles either way.
	www.associatedcontent.com /article/6362/a_day_in_historic_shepherdstown_west.html (558 words)

	The Shepherdstown Chronicle - Online
		Colonial settlers began their migration into the northern end of the Shenandoah Valley in the early 1700's.
		The Colony of Virginia started issuing Valley land grants in the 1730's.
		We have 1200 weekly subscribers throughout Shepherdstown, Kearneysville, Ranson, Charles Town, Harpers Ferry, Bakerton and other cities around West Virginia as well as out of state.
	shepherdstownchronicle.com (147 words)

	The 7th West Virginia Infantry Homepage
		Through the help of recruiting posters like this one (now on display at the museum of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History in Charleston, West Virginia) the 7th West Virginia was organized by Col.
		During this period, the 7th West Virginia was also part of the force assigned to protect the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and participated in skirmishes at Romney, West Virginia on October 26, 1861 and Bloomery Gap, West Virginia on February 14, 1862, both aimed at driving the Confederates away from that important east-west artery.
		Despite this defeat, the men of the 7th West Virginia, reputed as crack shots, were rewarded with the coveted sixteen-shot, lever-action Henry repeating rifle, the precursor of the Winchester.
	members.aol.com /DWMellott/7wv.htm (1048 words)

	Shepherdstown, West Virginia Bed and Breakfast - Shepherdstown B&B from Pamela Lanier
		Shepherdstown, West Virginia Bed and Breakfast - Shepherdstown B&B from Pamela Lanier
		Search our database of Shepherdstown B&Bs and you'll find detailed listings, current rates, and special deals for bed and breakfasts in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
		Shepherdstown, WV Nestled in the beautiful lower Shenandoah Valley, we offer guests comfortably elegant accommodations & gracious hospitality in a historic setting within a few blocks of fine dining & shopping.
	www.lanierbb.com /West_Virginia/Shepherdstown (147 words)

	Shepherdstown, West Virginia
		This hidden gem is just the remedy for time-deprived urbanites frustrated by endless traffic and the rushed lifestyle of many of today’s cities.
		During the Civil War, Shepherdstown (then being called Shepherd’s Town) was overrun by close to 8,000 wounded soldiers from the Battle of Antietam.
		Over 285 Confederate soldiers are buried in Shepherdstown and there is now a walking tour for those interested in the aftermath of the horrible fight at Antietam Creek.
	www.wvescapes.com /shepherds_town/index.aspx (606 words)

	Local Event Shepherdstown WV West Virginia + Movie - City Guide
		Shepherdstown Opera House 131 West German Street, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, The Shepherdstown Opera House, one of the nation's oldest movie theatres, first begin showing films in 1909.
		RiverHouse Concerts P.O. Box 1517, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, Concerts featuring artists from around the world presented in a non-smoking, family friendy venue.
		Contemporary American Theater Festival P.O. Box 429, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, Dedicated to producing and developing new American theater, the Contemporary American Theater Festival is one of America's most vital new play development centers.
	www.discoverourtown.com /WV/Shepherdstown/Events-3729.html (232 words)

	SHEPHERDSTOWN WEST VIRGINIA - SHEPHERDSTOWN Homes and Real Estate For Sale - Broker
		As the preeminent real estate brokerage in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, we are dedicated to providing our clients with the finest customer service available.
		We are located in Shepherdstown West Virginia Thought to be the oldest town in West Virginia, Shepherdstown is rich in history and culture.
		Shepherdstown's location on the Potomac River makes it a perfect location for rafting and hiking.
	c21wv.com (363 words)

	West Virginia beauty draws residents - Home Guide - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		With its natural beauty, abundant historic sites and buildings and a growing number of cultural attractions, West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle has become an appealing destination in recent years for people seeking a respite from city life.
		Although not all developers report the number of properties they are building, she says the first quarter saw 512 completions, but only 204 in the second.
		She also counts a list of dozens of people expressing interest in a development called Hartzell Gardens, an active adult community that limits residents to households with a member age 55 or older.
	www.washtimes.com /fhg/20060927-085835-1477r.htm (572 words)

	The Shepherdstown Visitors Center - A Source for Shepherdstown, WV Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		Shepherdstown provides live entertainment such as music, drama, and other elements of the arts as well as our family parks, pubs, and lounges.
		We make up the artist, the musicians, the professors, the students, and the businessmen and women in Shepherdstown.
		Learn more about the Civil War in Shepherdstown as well as the age of the oldest town in WV.
	www.shepherdstownvisitorscenter.com (237 words)

	Shepherdstown Music and Dance Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		Since 1979, Shepherdstown Music and Dance has held monthly dances, dance workshops, concerts, and special events, such as our May Day celebration and our waltz weekend, in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, about an hour west of Washington, D.C. We currently hold our regular contra dance on the first Saturday of the month.
		Shepherdstown Music & Dance's members live all about the Western Maryland and West Virginia panhandle area.
		Email addresses and telephone numbers for the volunteer coordinators of the many events are listed with information about the event; it is best to contact them directly.
	www.contradancers.com /shepherdstown (210 words)

	Shepherdstown - West Virginia, USA - BootsnAll.com
		I discovered it many years ago, while looking for a college that would accept me and get me away from the D.C. suburbs where I was born and raised.
		Freed from the stifling 'burbs, I marveled at the crooked brick sidewalks, often bumpy with tree roots growing underneath, like an earthquake frozen in mid-lurch.
		Shepherdstown has been written up in the Washington Post several times, especially in the summer when the Contemporary American Theatre Festival is in full swing.
	www.bootsnall.com /travelstories/na/feb03shep.shtml (727 words)

	The Shepherdstown Visitors Center - A Source for Shepherdstown, WV Information (via CobWeb/3.1 planet03.csc.ncsu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-20)
		James Tennant (1907-1967) is the sole Shepherdstown native to play Major League Baseball.
		The Rumsey Monument is just one of many historical attractions to see here in Shepherdstown.
		Our history represents some of West Virginia's most interesting and finest culture.
	www.shepherdstownvisitorscenter.com.cob-web.org:8888 (263 words)

	Shepherdstown bed and breakfast & inns. Find the perfect Shepherdstown B&B lodging on BedandBreakfast.com.
		Hillbrook Inn - Charles Town, WV The ducks on the pond of this 17 acre European-style country house hotel will welcome you; Chef...
		Thomas Shepherd Inn - Shepherdstown, WV Walk to great restaurants and unique shops from our gracious b&b in historic Shepherdstown.
		Also noted is the approximate distance from Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
	www.bedandbreakfast.com /shepherdstown-west-virginia.html (126 words)

	Thomas Shepherd Inn - Shepherdstown - Thomas Shepherd Inn Reviews - TripAdvisor
		I have stayed at the Thomas Shepherd Inn when in Shepherdstown for business and have recommended it to friends for a perfect getaway.
		This is the only Inn in Shepherdstown, and the only one they need.
		Explore our site to find travel information and unbiased reviews on Shepherdstown tourism, restaurants, attractions, maps and much more.
	www.tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g59519-d83300-Reviews-Thomas_Shepherd_Inn-Shepherdstown_West_Virginia.html (541 words)

	Shepherdstown Hotels: Compare Shepherdstown, WV Hotel Rates and Reviews - SideStep
		Compare Shepherdstown hotel rates and availability across dozens of sites on the internet.
		Historic Shepherdstown and Shepherd College, Historic Harper`s Ferry,...
		It's the nicest hotel in Martinsburg Shepherdstown area.
	www.sidestep.com /hotel/city/US/WV/Shepherdstown (298 words)

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