Caption on postcard reads: "Martinsburg is in the center of the Maryland-West Virginia-Virginia apple belt, and is the northernmost city in the famed Shenandoah Valley. It is the county seat of Berkeley County, which was named for Norbonne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Virginia's most popular colonial governor. In 1801 Berkeley, which extended from the Blue Ridge to the Alleghanies, was divided and the eastern half organized as Jefferson County. In 1863 Berkeley and Jefferson were placed in West Virginia due to the influence of the B. & O. Railroad. The present Court House was built in 1809." Published by John Myerly Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on postcard reads: "This beautiful home was built in 1812 by Elisha Boyd. It still remains in the family and is owned by Charles J. Faulkner, Jr., grandson of the builder. It is noted for its gorgeous interior workmanship. Inset is the marker on the Boydville Estate erected to General Adam Stephen, Revolutionary War commander, legislator and founder of the city. The monument was erected by The Daughters of the American Revolution." Published by Marken & Bielfeld Inc. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on postcard reads: "Berkeley County was named for Norbonne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Virginia's most popular colonial governor. The county was set off from Frederick County in 1772 and the first court held in a private log house. The original court house was built of stone 1773-75. In 1801 Berkeley, which extended from the Blue Ridge to the Alleghanies, was divided and the eastern half organized as Jefferson County. In 1863 Berkeley and jefferson were placed in West Virginia due to the influence of the B. & O. Railroad. This attractive court house was built in 1809." Published by Shenandoah Publishing House. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Bird's Eye View From Locust Grove; Gerrardstown, W. Va.
Description:
The town of Gerrardstown was laid out in 1784 by David Gerrard and served as the site of the first Baptist Church west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Published by B.C. Baker. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
St. Joseph's Parochial School; Martinsburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Caption on postcard reads: "This Roman Catholic educational institution was started as early as January 1, 1838, but suspended operations on November 4, 1841. However, the school was reopened on September 4, 1883, and has been in continuous operation since. In 1905 a four year high school course was introduced and in 1913 the modernly equipped eight room building shown above was erected on South Queen street. It serves 250 pupils from St. Joseph's parish, who support the school by paid tuitions, and the school is ably conducted by seven Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul." Published by Shenandoah Publishing House. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Third Avenue, Looking East From 9th Street; Huntington, W. Va.
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Busy day in Huntington as people cross over trolley tracks and horse and buggies travel down the side of the road. See original for correspondence. Published by H.G. Hoffman. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Built in 1902-1903 thanks to Andrew Carnegie who donated $35,000 towards it's construction. The building now houses Huntington Junior College. See original for correspondence. Published by Souvenir Post Card Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
The West Virginia Asylum, originally known as the Home for Incurables, and currently known as the Huntington State Hospital was created in 1897 by an act of legislature, which makes it the second oldest hospital in the state of West Virginia. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
James E. Morrow Library, Marshall College; Huntington, W. Va.
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The James E. Morrow Library was constructed in 1930 and is named after James Morrow who was the head of the college from 1872-1873. Published by Curt Teich & Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
From this view you can see parts of Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Published by Wild & Boette. Boat can be seen going down the Big Sandy River which is a tributary of the Ohio River and also marks the boundary between West Virginia and Kentucky. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Several people canoeing out on the lake during this fall day at Clyffside Park in Huntington, West Virginia. Published by I. Robbins & Son. (From postcard collection legacy system.)