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| Jefferson County, WV Located in the extreme eastern panhandle of West Virginia, Jefferson County covers approximately 212 miles. Its population of 50,000 is divided among a number of small communities and several noteworthy towns, including Charles Town, Shepherdstown, and Harper’s Ferry. The charming atmosphere of these small towns attracts many people to Jefferson County. The County’s identity is intimately tied to its rich and dynamic history. In 1801, Jefferson County was formed out of the eastern part of Berkeley County, Virginia. Sixty- five years later, shortly after the end of the Civil War, the citizens of both Jefferson and Berkeley Counties decided to join the nascent state of West Virginia. Today, Jefferson County is considered part of the larger Washington-Baltimore Metro Area.
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 | Charles Town, with a population of 3,000, is the county seat of Jefferson County. Not to be confused with West Virginia’s state capital of Charleston, Charles Town was founded by Charles Washington, the youngest full brother of George Washington. Despite its prestigious heritage, Charles Town is probably best known for the Charles Town Races & Slots, which features year-round live horse racing and over 3,800 slot machines. However, historians can still take heart: six homes belonging to the Washingtons remain standing and seventy-five members of the Washington family are buried at the town’s Zion Episcopal Church Cemetery. |
Located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, the town of Harper’s Ferry was named after the Potomac River ferry service established by Robert Harper in 1761. Since 1944, however, most of Harper’s Ferry has been maintained as a historical park by the National Park Service. Several of the town’s original buildings house museums celebrating the town’s history as the site of both John Brown’s raid and the largest surrender of US troops until World War II. Costumed interpreters conduct tours, while tourists—easily outnumbering the town’s modest population of 300—partake in a variety of living history events. Hikers may know Harper’s Ferry for something other than its famous history. That’s because the town is recognized as the “psychological” half-way point of the Appalachian Trail, a 2,174-mile marked hiking trail that stretches from Maine to Georgia.
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 | With all of its modern amenities, it's hard to imagine that the small community of Shepherdstownis the oldest town in the state of West Virginia. In 1787, Shepherdstown was the site of James Rumsey’s successful trial of his new invention, the steamboat. In the 1830’s, part of the C&O Canal was built across the river form Shepherdstown. During the Civil War, Shepherdstown was overwhelmed with 5000-8000 casualties from the Battle of Antietam and the entire town of Shepherdstown was used as an open air hospital. Due to war damage in Charles Town, Shepherdstown became the county seat of Jefferson County form 1865-1871. In 1872, Shepherd College, now Shepherd University, was opened. Shepherdstown is situated in the Shenandoah Valley, on the banks of the Potomac River. The town is a quaint university community, with the town and campus combining to offer a unique learning-living environment. Explore the charm, beauty, and prosperity that is abundant in this great community. Few places can compete with Shepherdstown in natural beauty, intriguing history, and gracious living. A stroll through town reveals a mixed collection of beautifully maintained old homes, quaint stores, and coffee shops. Located in on the Eastern tip of West Virginia, Shepherdstown is within 20 miles of nearby Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. |
 | Only 58 miles from Washington, D.C.
and 67 miles from Baltimore, MD,
Jefferson County offers easy
accessibility to big city amenities
without the drawbacks of urban
living.If you’re interested in
finding Jefferson County homes
for sale in this quiet historic
setting, then contact me today.
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Jefferson County
