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Boteler's Ford and Boteler's Mill |
| Follow German Street east as it bends toward the Potomac River. The road becomes River Road, with ruins of an old mill on the left and plaques on the right marking the location of a ford that was a crucial river crossing during the Civil War, and the place where General Robert E. Lee crossed with his army after the Battle of Antietam. These plaques are part of a system of War Department markers placed around Antietam National Battlefield Monument in the 1890s to identify the positions of individual units.Also see our Self-guided Tours page. For information: www.wvcivilwar.com/sheptown.shtml |
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Elmwood Cemetery |
| Chartered in 1869, this historic cemetery includes about 120 graves of Confederate casualties of the Battle of Antietam. Located on Rt. 480, a few blocks southwest of Shepherdstown. For more information: www.nps.gov/anti/shepherd.htm |
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Historic Shepherdstown Museum & Entler Hotel |
| Established in 1983, the Historic Shepherdstown Museum preserves and displays Shepherdstown artifacts, documents, and period furnishings; it also houses the James Rumsey Steamboat Museum. The Entler Hotel, which houses the museum, is also available for parties and events. The Museum is open on weekends, April through October. Located at the corner of East German and Princess Streets. Tel: (304) 876.0910 For information: www.shepherdstownvisitorscenter.com |
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Morgan's Grove Park |
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In 1775, Daniel Morgan and Hugh Stephenson departed with their troops from Morgan Grove on the famous Beeline March, joining George Washington's Continental Army in Boston, 24 days later. Today, the surrounding area, including Morgan's Grove Park, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The park, adorned with pavilions, hiking trails, soccer fields, and a community pavilion, serves as an idyllic site for public gatherings. Its picnic facilities are available for rental. On Rt. 480, 1/2 mile south of Shepherdstown. Tel: 304.728.3207 For information: www.jcprc.org/page12.html |
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Nearby Attractions - Antietam National Battlefield Memorial |
| A tour of the Washington Heritage Trail would not be complete without a visit to the Antietam National Battlefield Memorial. The Battle of Antietam claimed more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in a single day, September 17,1862, and led to Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. Open year-round, with many seasonal events of interest. For travel directions and information: www.nps.gov/anti/directions.htm |
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Nearby Attractions - Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Park |
| George Washington’s dream of making the Potomac River navigable sowed the seed for what became the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Begun in 1828, the 185-mile canal was completed from Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, Maryland, and operated until 1924. Today the canal's towpath provides a continuous trail through the spectacular scenery of the Potomac River Valley, making it a great attraction for biking and hiking. For maps and information: www.nps.gov/choh |
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Rumsey Monument |
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This imposing granite column was erected in 1915 as a memorial to inventor James Rumsey, an important American scientific inventor. Mr. Rumsey was fortunate to attract the attention and support of many of the important leaders of the time, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin, who set up the Rumsean Society in Philadelphia to support him. Located at the end of North Mill Street. For information: www.weta.org/potomac/regions/region4/rumsey.html |
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Shepherd College |
| Shepherd College was established 1871 as a four-year teacher training institution, and originally occupied the old county courthouse building. Today it is a fully accredited liberal arts college, which contributes greatly to the cultural and artistic life of the community. For information and a calendar of year-round musical and theatrical events: www.shepherd.edu |
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Shepherdstown Visitors Center |
| Located at the corner of King and E. German Streets, the Visitors Center, and its website, offer all kinds of information for short- and long-term visits to the area. For information: www.shepherdstownvisitorscenter.com |