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Jefferson County, WV
About Jefferson County
Harpers Ferry
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Jefferson Rock
Shenandoah Canal
Shepherdstown
Entler Hotel
Rumsey Monument and Tobacco Warehouse
Morgan's Grove Park
Peter Burr House
Charles Town
Jefferson County Courthouse and Museum
Zion Episcopal Church
Happy Retreat
St. George's Chapel Ruins
Harewood
Cedar Lawn
Claymont Court/Blakeley
Middleway Historic District
Berkeley County, WV
About Berkeley County
Martinsburg
B&O Roundhouse & Station Complex
Belle Boyd House
Berkeley County Courthouse
Triple Brick Museum
General Adam Stephen House
Green Hill Cemetery
Van Metre Ford Bridge
Bunker Hill Mill
Morgan Chapel
Morgan Cabin
Gerrardstown Historic District
Hays Gerrard House
Mill's Gap
Sleep Creek Wildlife Management Area
Hedgesville Historic District
Mt. Zion Episcopal Church
Snodgrass Tavern
Morgan County, WV
About Morgan County
Spruce Pine Hollow Park
Berkeley Springs
Dutch Cemetery
Throgmorton's Inn
Bath Historic District
Berkeley Springs State Park
George Washington's Bathtub
Roman Bath House & Museum of the Berkeley Springs
Washington's Lots
Sir John's Run
Panorama Overlook
Great Cacapon
Camp Hill Cemetery
Paw Paw
Paw Paw Tunnel
Coolfont Manor House
Cacapon State Park

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Morgan County


 

Morgan county is the westernmost segment of the Trail and the area most steeped in wilderness, filled with twisting mountain roads, spectacular views and interesting rock formations. The populated central Sleepy Creek valley includes the famed warm mineral waters of Berkeley Springs and the historic spa and art town of the same name that surrounds them. Visitor information, year ‘round lodging, shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities are focused in Berkeley Springs.

Nearly a century after the original settlement of a town around the springs by colonial health seekers including George Washington, his family and friends, Morgan County was formed in 1820 from sections of neighboring Berkeley and Hampshire counties. Berkeley Springs was and remains the county seat, economic and cultural center. Various industries have thrived in the county through the centuries including sand mining, railroads, cultivation and canning of tomatoes, tanneries and timber. The only economic activity that spans all the county’s history is tourism, thanks to the presence of the famed warm springs.

Explore the 54 miles of Trail and 16 sites throughout the county, meet friendly people and experience a pair of rivers with public access; a pair of forested mountain ranges with hiking trails; a pair of state parks, one with a golf course, the other a spa; and a pair of towns, both historic.

1-800-447-8797 or www.berkeleysprings.com

 



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