Shepherdstown, Colonial town in Jefferson County, West Virginia.
The town extends along the Potomac River in the Shenandoah Valley, featuring streets lined with Federal and Victorian buildings at 122 meters elevation.
Thomas Shepherd established this settlement in 1734, initially naming it Mecklenburg before receiving an official charter from Virginia House of Burgesses in 1762.
Monthly contra dances, theatrical productions, and art exhibitions contribute to the local scene, with Shepherd University serving as a center for performing arts.
Three major highways connect the town: West Virginia Route 45, Route 230, and Route 480, providing access to nearby regions and transportation networks.
James Rumsey conducted the first successful steamboat demonstration on the Potomac River at this location in December 1787, marking a technological advancement.
Location: Jefferson County
Inception: 1734
Elevation above the sea: 122 m
Website: http://www.shepherdstownvisitorscenter.com/
Website: http://shepherdstownvisitorscenter.com
GPS coordinates: 39.43190,-77.80610
Latest update: June 13, 2025 05:44
Burnside's Bridge
6.7 km
Antietam Creek
5.5 km
James Rumsey Monument
604 m
Shepherdstown Historic District
113 m
Ram Stadium
246 m
Conrad Shindler House
138 m
The American Volunteer
6.4 km
Van Swearingen-Shepherd House
845 m
Captain William Lucas and Robert Lucas House
4.3 km
George Washington Hollida House
6.3 km
Antietam National Cemetery
6.3 km
Morgan's Grove
1.7 km
Antietam Iron Furnace Site and Antietam Village
5.7 km
Falling Spring-Morgan's Grove
1.5 km
Jones Mill Run Historic District
6.5 km
Morgan-Bedinger-Dandridge House
747 m
Mount Airy
3.8 km
Piper House
6 km
Jacob Highbarger House
5.5 km
Tolson's Chapel and School
5.8 km
Sharpsburg Historic District
5.7 km
William Chapline House
5.8 km
Orndoff-Cross House
4.7 km
Good-Reilly House
5.8 km
Joseph C. Hays House
5.7 km
Norfolk Southern Potomac River Bridge
783 m
Potomac River Bridge
632 m
C&O Canal Antietam Creek Aqueduct
5.4 kmReviews
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