ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
Charles Town Races & Slots
US Route 340 and Route 9 • Charles Town, WV 25414
304-725-7001, 800-795-7001
Enjoy over 3,800 slot machines, live thoroughbred racing, Simulcast races, live entertainment, shopping, and many different dining area options to choose from at Charles Town Races & Slots, open seven days a week. more... map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Flagg House (circa 1798)
323 East Washington Street • Charles Town, WV 25414
Constructed by a local carpenter, this home was built for Samuel, the son of Charles Washington. Samuel Washington was the nephew of George Washington, our first president. mapGibson-Todd House (circa 1892)
515 South Samuel Street • Charles Town, WV 25414
This lovely brick Victorian home was built very near the site of John Brown's execution. mapHappy Retreat (circa 1780)
Blakeley Place and Mordington Avenue
Historic home built by Charles Washington, brother of our first President. Originally two wings were built and were connected by a breezeway. Washington intended to eventually build a larger middle part but never did. However, later in 1837, another owner, Judge Issac Douglass, did finally build the middle section.Jefferson County Courthouse (circa 1857)
100 East Washington Street • Charles Town, WV 25414
304-728-3240
Suffering severe damage during the Civil War when it was bombed by the Confederate Army, it was not restored until 1872. In 1859, the abolitionist John Brown was tried here for treason. This is still a working courthouse. mapLocke House (circa 1795)
Corner of Lawrence & Avis Streets
For over a century, this house has been used as an African-American Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodge. It is notable as one of Charles Town's oldest stone buildings.Presbyterian Church (circa 1851)
200 East Washington Street • Charles Town, WV 25414
This beautiful Greek Revival church served as a hospital for both of the opposing armies of the Civil War. It was the only church in town that was not damaged during the war. mapPresbyterian Manse (circa 1854)
222 East Washington Street • Charles Town, WV 25414
This home was originally built as the manse, or home for the Presbyterian minister and is still used for that purpose today. mapRiddle Murphy-Hunter Home (circa 1858)
534 South Samuel Street • Charles Town, WV 25414
Though the execution of John Brown was closed to public viewing his hanging was seen from this home in 1859. mapSheetz House (circa 1797)
Corner of Lawrence & Liberty Streets
This home was constructed of logs and also of bricks. The attached brick building was used as an office by Charles Washington, brother of our first President.Zion Episcopal Church & Cemetery (circa 1851)
301 East Congress Street • Charles Town, WV 25414
This historic church was used as quarters by Union troops during the Civil War and much damage was done to the building by the soldiers. The historic cemetery contains the graves of many important West Virginia citizens, including over 75 graves of members of the Washington family.
Museums & Galleries
Jefferson County Museum
200 East Washington Street • Charles Town, WV 25414
First Floor of Library/Museum Complex
304-725-8628
Fascinating museum with thousands of Civil War artifacts and memorabilia. Additional exhibits range in a time frame from the Native Americans of this area to World War II. more... map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Jefferson County Memorial Park
450 Forrest Avenue • Charles Town, WV 25414
304-725-8313
he Jefferson County Memorial Park was incorporated in 1949 and was made possible by a land donation from the late Dr. and Mrs. G. P. Morison. The park is located on South Mildred Street in historic Charles Town, WV. Today the park offers a 40’ x 75’ public swimming pool, a 20’ x 20’ wading pool, three tennis courts, two basketball courts, a softball field, several playground areas, four pavilions and a Veterans’ Memorial. Additionally, a paved walking trail that measures 7/10 of a mile was constructed in 2004. more... map
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