Charles Town West Virginia Attractions

Amusements

• Charles Town Races & Slots
  US Route 340 and Route 9 • Charles Town, WV 25414
  304-725-7001
  Enjoy over 3,800 slot machines, live thoroughbred racing, Simulcast races, live entertainment,... 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. ... more...  map

• Gibson-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. more...  map

• Happy Retreat (circa 1780)
  Blakeley Place and Mordington Avenue
  Historic home built by Charles Washington, brother of our first President. Originally two wings... more...

• 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... more...  map

• Locke 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. ... more...

• 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... more...  map

• Presbyterian 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... more...  map

• Riddle 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... more...  map

• Sheetz 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... more...

• 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... more...

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... 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... more...  map