Charles Town

Charles Town, located in the Shenandoah Valley of West Virginia, was petitioned in 1786 and founded on January 7, 1787, by Charles Washington, George's youngest brother. Many of this historic community's streets are named for Washington family members including Mildred and Samuel. The Jefferson County Courthouse, made famous as the location for the 1859 treason trial of the abolitionist John Brown and the 1922 Miners' Trials, sits in the center of town on one of the original four lots platted by Charles for community use. Today, Charles Town retains its original small town charm while attracting visitors with such diverse activities as The Charles Town Races and Slots and nearby hiking and whitewater rafting.

Author: Dolly Nasby

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions

Publication Date: Nov 24, 2004

Number of Pages: 130 pages

Binding: Hardback or Cased Book

ISBN-10: 153161163X

ISBN-13: 9781531611637