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.
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Author Dolly Nasby, a retired history teacher and author of the well-received Images of America: Harpers Ferry, is a longtime resident of the area. An honors graduate of nearby Hood College, Dolly Nasby brought her family to West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle many times over the years and fell so in love with the Potomac Valley that she and her husband have retired there.
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"Charles Town" Excells!,
This review is from: Charles Town (WV) (Images of America) (Paperback)
Dolly Nasby has done it again! After reading her Harpers Ferry book, I was on the lookout for any other books by her. She combined the visual appeal of archival photos with excellent use of factual material. In addition, she covered many of the important points that pertain to Charles Town -- the connections to the Washington Family, the Race Track, the Treason Trials, Black History, local people and their positions, everything! After reading her book I feel I have a good understanding of Charles Town, both from yesterday and a feel for it today. I can't wait to see if she does any other books!
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CHARLES WASHINGTON. Charles Washington, youngest brother of President George Washington, founded Charles Town. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Charles Town, Bill Theriault, Jefferson County, James Taylor, Harpers Ferry, Washington Street, Civil War, John Brown, Library of Congress, Charles Washington, Shenandoah Downs, West Virginia, Wright Denny, African Americans, George Washington, Edwin Fitzpatrick, Courtesy of the Historic Photo Collection, Eagle Avenue School, Opera House, Barry Burns, George Street, Brown's Ice Cream Parlor, Dolly Nashy, Hilda's Hall, Roger Preston Chew New!
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CHARLES WASHINGTON. Charles Washington, youngest brother of President George Washington, founded Charles Town. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Charles Town, Bill Theriault, Jefferson County, James Taylor, Harpers Ferry, Washington Street, Civil War, John Brown, Library of Congress, Charles Washington, Shenandoah Downs, West Virginia, Wright Denny, African Americans, George Washington, Edwin Fitzpatrick, Courtesy of the Historic Photo Collection, Eagle Avenue School, Opera House, Barry Burns, George Street, Brown's Ice Cream Parlor, Dolly Nashy, Hilda's Hall, Roger Preston Chew New!
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- Grocery Store (#657) by Keys on page 45, and page 46
- West Virginia (Portrait of America) by Kathleen Thompson on page 23, and page 48
- Harpers Ferry (WV) (Images of America) by Dolly Nasby in Front Matter, and page 94
- The Civil War (America Goes to War) by Kerry A. Graves on page 118
- Thomas Jefferson: The American Presidents Series: The 3rd President, 1801-1809 (American Presidents (Times)) by Joyce Appleby on page 111
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- Harpers Ferry (WV) (Images of America) by Dolly Nasby in Back Matter
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