I read your comment and did some reading up on Thomas Shepherd. Just to imagine that land grant for 222 acres would build such a beautiful town with so much history important to this country. Thanks for your comment.
Blair Murray, I found my Great Great Grandfather's grave in Shepherdstown West Virginia in Elmswood Cemetery. I was very humbled, Benjamin Towner of Shepherds Town and Family.
My Dad worked for the VA and at the end of WW II he was transferred to the new VA Hospital in Martinsburg. We lived in Shepherdstown. I went all through school there. I remember it well. Would love to go back and see what it is like now. Don Elder
It's still a beautiful town. The history is well documented. Lots of touristy things to do. The county is slowly growing but still a homey feel. Thanks for the reply.
It is too bad you did not cover anything about the Thomas Shepherd Gristmill that has a 40 ft diameter Fitz Water Wheel that is still intact and does run. Thomas Shepherd founded Shepherdstown, WV. The stream that flow through the town is called "The Town Run," it is fed by multiple large springs just north of the downtown. The Town Run also powered the Shepherd's Grist Mill before emptying into the Potomac River.
@@JasonIsOverHere West Virginia has laws that are more in-line with what I believe in, as well as having a very modest cost of living. :) plus, I've been told that star gazing in WV is breathtaking, something I've always wished was true in metro MD. But, all that light pollution..
The area is close enough to work in the surrounding states the have good paying jobs. You can be in VA and MD in a matter of minutes. Yes the stargazing descent here.
@@JasonIsOverHere Exactly my thought process too! high paying jobs right over the border, and rock-bottom (or at least more reasonable) costs of living on the home turf.
I love this town. Moving there in 2022!
Did you?
I went to Shepherd University. I remember the creek which was called Town Run.
Thanks for the tour. What a beautiful town, and love all the rainbow flags.
My 9th Great Grandfather Thomas Shepherd Sr is the founder of Shepherdstown, West Virginia
I read your comment and did some reading up on Thomas Shepherd. Just to imagine that land grant for 222 acres would build such a beautiful town with so much history important to this country. Thanks for your comment.
Blair Murray, I found my Great Great Grandfather's grave in Shepherdstown West Virginia in Elmswood Cemetery. I was very humbled, Benjamin Towner of Shepherds Town and Family.
Ty for great camera footage beautiful place
It has so much history. I loved my tour
My Dad worked for the VA and at the end of WW II he was transferred to the new VA Hospital in Martinsburg. We lived in Shepherdstown. I went all through school there. I remember it well. Would love to go back and see what it is like now. Don Elder
It's still a beautiful town. The history is well documented. Lots of touristy things to do. The county is slowly growing but still a homey feel. Thanks for the reply.
I live in shepherds town 😁
It is too bad you did not cover anything about the Thomas Shepherd Gristmill that has a 40 ft diameter Fitz Water Wheel that is still intact and does run. Thomas Shepherd founded Shepherdstown, WV. The stream that flow through the town is called "The Town Run," it is fed by multiple large springs just north of the downtown. The Town Run also powered the Shepherd's Grist Mill before emptying into the Potomac River.
Thanks for the info and comment. Yes, I need to check out the mill. Much history in Shepherdstown to explore.
I found my Great Great Grandfather's grave in Shepherdstown West Virginia in Elmswood Cemetery, Benjamin Towner of Shepherds Town and Family
Shepherdstown is a long way from my home in southern West Virginia.
I’m from Shepherdstown no joke
Great place. Love hanging there and the history.
Very cool, appreciate the videos. Moving to this area in the next couple years so looking for some background
What's bringing you to the area? Appreciate the comment.
@@JasonIsOverHere West Virginia has laws that are more in-line with what I believe in, as well as having a very modest cost of living. :) plus, I've been told that star gazing in WV is breathtaking, something I've always wished was true in metro MD. But, all that light pollution..
The area is close enough to work in the surrounding states the have good paying jobs. You can be in VA and MD in a matter of minutes. Yes the stargazing descent here.
@@JasonIsOverHere Exactly my thought process too! high paying jobs right over the border, and rock-bottom (or at least more reasonable) costs of living on the home turf.
@@NayokeHenjiever make it there? I'd also go if I could afford to
Beautiful town, the drivers though are some of the worst I’ve ever seen
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