Jefferson County World War II Memorial

In honor and memory

of the men and women

of Jefferson County

who served their country

in World War II

• 1701 served • 31 died •

Marker is at the intersection of E Washington Street (U.S. 340 Bus) and N George Street, on the right ...

Confederate Soldiers of Jefferson County

1861 - 1865

In honor and memory

of the Confederate soldiers of

Jefferson County, who served in the

War Between the States.

Marker is at the intersection of E Washington Street (U.S. 340 Bus) and N George Street, on the right when traveling west on ...

Jefferson County / State of Virginia

(East Facing Side):

Jefferson County

Formed in 1801 from Berkeley. Named for Thomas Jefferson. Home of Generals Gates, Drake, and Charles Lee. Here four companies of Washington’s men organized. Shepherdstown was strongly urged as a seat of the National Capital.

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Jefferson County Courthouse

Where John Brown Was Tried

In this courthouse, John Brown, the abolitionist, was tried and found guilty of treason, conspiracy and murder. He was hanged four blocks from here on December 2, 1859. •

Visitors are Welcome.

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Jefferson County First Court House

The first court house in Jefferson County created in 1829 and named for President Thomas Jefferson was erected on this site at (Pine Bluff) in 1833. Meanwhile, sessions of the county court had been held first at the house of ...