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Probably former soldiers of a military unit from Jefferson County, W. Va., who had served during the Spanish - American War.

61. Group Portrait of African - American Men Standing Under One Star Flag

IDNO:
037838
Title:
Group Portrait of African - American Men Standing Under One Star Flag
Description:
Probably former soldiers of a military unit from Jefferson County, W. Va., who had served during the Spanish - American War.
Possibly recruits from Jefferson County, W. Va., leaving for camp during the Spanish-American War

62. Large Group of African- American Men with Baggage and Bedrolls

IDNO:
037839
Title:
Large Group of African- American Men with Baggage and Bedrolls
Description:
Possibly recruits from Jefferson County, W. Va., leaving for camp during the Spanish-American War
George Packette is the man standing near the ruins.

63. Ruins of St. George Chapel on Middle Way Pike Near Charles Town, W. Va.

IDNO:
037886
Title:
Ruins of St. George Chapel on Middle Way Pike Near Charles Town, W. Va.
Date:
1931/12
Description:
George Packette is the man standing near the ruins.
The "Crazy House" was built by a former mayor of Harpers Ferry in 1914. His hobby was collecting "old relics", which he placed inside walls of the house during construction. Such items as old china plates and bullets can be seen encased in the structure. The builder also made an impression of a coffin in the front sidewalk and wrote above it, "Remains of Old Worry", making the property an popular tourist attraction. Refer to A&M 454, Box 25; Folder 11 for more information.

64. 'Crazy House', Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
037901
Title:
'Crazy House', Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
The "Crazy House" was built by a former mayor of Harpers Ferry in 1914. His hobby was collecting "old relics", which he placed inside walls of the house during construction. Such items as old china plates and bullets can be seen encased in the structure. The builder also made an impression of a coffin in the front sidewalk and wrote above it, "Remains of Old Worry", making the property an popular tourist attraction. Refer to A&M 454, Box 25; Folder 11 for more information.
William B. Packette Sr.and possibly his daughter Frances Packette in a buggy harnessed to a horse named "Prince".

65. William B. Packette Sr.,of Charles Town, W. Va. With Little Girl and 'Prince'

IDNO:
037906
Title:
William B. Packette Sr.,of Charles Town, W. Va. With Little Girl and 'Prince'
Date:
Undated
Description:
William B. Packette Sr.and possibly his daughter Frances Packette in a buggy harnessed to a horse named "Prince".

66. Colts at Locust Hill, Jefferson County, W. Va.

IDNO:
037907
Title:
Colts at Locust Hill, Jefferson County, W. Va.
African-American man holding a horse in front of the Gibson - Packette house on Samuel Street.

67. John Harris Holding 'Dan' in Charles Town, W. Va.

IDNO:
037908
Title:
John Harris Holding 'Dan' in Charles Town, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
African-American man holding a horse in front of the Gibson - Packette house on Samuel Street.
Location is Samuel Street, Charles Town, W. Va., in front of the Gibson - Packette House.

68. Two Men in a Horse Drawn Buggy in Charles Town, W. Va.

IDNO:
037909
Title:
Two Men in a Horse Drawn Buggy in Charles Town, W. Va.
Description:
Location is Samuel Street, Charles Town, W. Va., in front of the Gibson - Packette House.
Father, William B. Packette and daughter, Frances Packette riding in a buggy drawn by two horses, Bird and Dan.

69. William B. Packette and Frances D. Packette of Charles Town, W. Va. and Team of 'Bird and Dan'

IDNO:
037910
Title:
William B. Packette and Frances D. Packette of Charles Town, W. Va. and Team of 'Bird and Dan'
Date:
Undated
Description:
Father, William B. Packette and daughter, Frances Packette riding in a buggy drawn by two horses, Bird and Dan.
Photograph features an equestrian event, show jumping.

70. Charles Town Horse Show in Jefferson County, W. Va.

IDNO:
037918
Title:
Charles Town Horse Show in Jefferson County, W. Va.
Description:
Photograph features an equestrian event, show jumping.
Horse drawn buggies crowd around the show grounds and people fill the grandstand for the competitions

71. First Charles Town Horse Show, Jefferson County, W. Va.

IDNO:
037958
Title:
First Charles Town Horse Show, Jefferson County, W. Va.
Date:
1913/08/07
Description:
Horse drawn buggies crowd around the show grounds and people fill the grandstand for the competitions
Named for Charles Washington , the youngest of George Washington's five brothers, the town was laid out in 1776, eight miles southwest of Harpers Ferry.

72. Main Street, Charles Town, Jefferson County, W. Va.

IDNO:
037964
Title:
Main Street, Charles Town, Jefferson County, W. Va.
Description:
Named for Charles Washington , the youngest of George Washington's five brothers, the town was laid out in 1776, eight miles southwest of Harpers Ferry.