Falling Spring-Morgan's Grove

The three-story limestone and stucco mansion features three bays with a center hall, standing on a raised basement with double chimneys.

The property traces its origins to 1730 when Richard Morgan received a 500-acre land grant from Lord Fairfax near present-day Shepherdstown.

The estate served as the starting point for the Bee-Line March of 1775, when local troops began their 600-mile journey to join Washington's forces.

The current grounds include twenty acres of meadows, soccer fields, volleyball courts, and a covered pavilion with kitchen facilities.

The remaining springhouse stands as the final remnant of Alexander Boteler's family mansion, which Federal troops destroyed in 1864.

Location: West Virginia

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 39.42080,-77.81530

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25