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Little House
The smallest house in Shepherdstown. This supersized doll house was a Shepherd College project. Completed in 1929, the two-story "house" has five rooms and measures 10 feet high by 9-1/2 feet wide, with 5 1/2 foot ceilings. It was built so student teachers could observe children playing in the "Laboratory setting."

Popodicon
Shepherd Grade Road • Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Popodicon, the Southern mansion style home of Shepherd College's presidential families, is a highlight of the Shepherdstown community and is rich in history, charm, and beauty. Located on Shepherd Grade Road, Popodicon is surrounded by 126 acres of rolling land, including stately lawns and formal gardens. The estate's history goes back to 1879 when Henry W. Potts, a civil engineer, came to Shepherdstown to lay out a section of the valley branch of the Norfolk and Western Railroad.

Elwood Cemetery
There are approximately 120 graves of casualties of the Battle of Antietam buried in the "Soldiers Graveyard" near the front of Elmwood. There are an additional 120 Confederate veterans' graves throughout the cemetery. An "Army of Northern Virginia" battle flage marks each. Supposedly, there are two G.A.R. veterans buried here. One has been confirmed; the other has not.
James Rumsey Boat House
Housed James Rumsey's Steam Boat.
Rumsey Monument
Princess Street • Shepherdstown, WVThe Rumsey Monument was erected in honor of James Rumsey, the inventor of the steam ship.

Shepherdstown Public Library
German & King Streets • Shepherdstown, WV 25443
304-876-2783
The Shepherdstown Public Library is located in a unique historic building that began its life in the summer of 1800 as a market house. more... map

Entler Hotel & Museum
304-876-0910
Museum hours are April through October on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m.
Historic Shepherdstown Museum
129 East German Street • Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Entler Hotel
304-876-0910
Museum recaptures the feeling of a small town hotel prior to the Civil War. Period furnishings grace two rooms on the main floor. The second floor features a traveler's room and a Victorian sitting room. The museum houses many Civil War and Shepherdstown antiques. more... map

Yankauer Nature Preserve
In one of the fastest growing parts of the state, this 104 acre Preserve becomes more valuable and irreplaceable each year. more...

Morgan's Grove Park
Route 480 • Shepherdstown, WV 25443
304-728-3207
With over 20 acres of shade trees, meadows, playgrounds and spring-fed streams, Morgan's Grove Park serves as an idyllic site for community gatherings, such as the annual Labor Day Community Picnic. Complete facilities include amenities for picnics and play. Morgan's Grove Park is available for rental.