West Virginia Historic Markers

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For sixty-five years, West Virginia residents and visitors throughout the state have enjoyed learning more about the state by reading the hundreds of historic markers along the state’s highways and byways. As of March 2010, Jefferson County alone had 181 markers listed in the national Historical Marker Data Base (http://www.hmdb.org/), which commemorates the people, events, and locations that have contributed to the county’s rich history.  Most of these have been erected through the West Virginia Historical Highway Marker Program, a project of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History’s Archives and History Section.  However, other federal and private markers in West Virginia are also included in the national data base.  

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On this page, we are pleased to provide the reader with a map illustrating the general location of these markers as well as links to the data base, an illustrated, searchable online catalog of historical information viewed through the filter of roadside and other permanent outdoor markers, monuments, and plaques.  The site includes three pages of photographs, inscription transcriptions, marker locations, maps, additional information and commentary about the Jefferson County markers.  However, it is not maintained by the Society and therefore we are not responsible for it’s the scope or accuracy of its content. Click on the links below to access the individual links to each of the markers.

Map of Jefferson County Historical Markers

Seventy-eight markers, located in or near towns listed alphabetically from Bakerton to Harpers Ferry

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One hundred markers, located in or near towns listed alphabetically from Harpers Ferry to Shepherdstown.

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Three markers, located in or near Shepherdstown and Summit Point WV

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