Charles Town, County seat in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States
Located at an elevation of 164 meters, Charles Town sits in the lower Shenandoah Valley, connecting to major cities through Route 340 and Route 9.
Charles Washington, the youngest brother of President George Washington, established the city in 1786 by laying out streets on 80 acres of his land.
The Jefferson County Black History Preservation Society offers guided tours through the downtown district, highlighting local African-American historical sites and stories.
The Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, which opened in 1933 as a racing track, now operates as both a gaming facility and entertainment venue.
Happy Retreat, Charles Washington's historical residence, stands intact and may transform into a community museum showcasing regional heritage and artifacts.
Location: Jefferson County
Elevation above the sea: 164 m
Website: http://www.charlestownwv.us/
Website: http://charlestownwv.us
GPS coordinates: 39.28417,-77.85611
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:53
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
1.4 km
Happy Retreat
379 m
Harpers Ferry Historic District
10.9 km
Gap View Farm
6.7 km
Allstadt House and Ordinary
9.4 km
Gibson-Todd House
127 m
Virginius Island, West Virginia
10.9 km
White House Farm
8.5 km
Richwood Hall
5.8 km
Peter Burr House
8.4 km
Jefferson County Courthouse
636 m
Robert Worthington House
3.2 km
William Grubb Farm
6.4 km
Woodbury
9.3 km
Downtown Charles Town Historic District
620 m
New Opera House
740 m
Tackley Farm
9 km
Halltown Union Colored Sunday School
5.4 km
Lee-Longsworth House
10.5 km
Charles Town Mining, Manufacturing, and Improvement Company Building
1.2 km
Strider Farm
9.6 km
South Charles Town Historic District
754 m
Rock Spring
11 km
Cavalier Heights Visitor Center
9.3 km
Harpers Ferry Town Hall
10.7 km
Cook Hall
10.9 km
Anthony Hall
10.8 km
Curtis Freewill Baptist Church
10.9 kmReviews
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