Charles Town was chartered by the Virginia General Assembly in October 1786. It was named in honor of Charles Washington, George Washington’s youngest brother. Charles Washington moved to the area in 1780.
Trail Information
Distance: 3.0 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Terrain: Lightly Traveled Safe Walking Streets
Historic/Points of Interest:
1. Jefferson Memorial Park
2. Cemetery of the Zion Episcopal Church
3. Former Stephenson Female Seminary Building
4. Edge Hill Cemetery
5. Historic Downtown Charles Town
Parking: Parking along town streets
Park Webpage: www.historiccharlestownwv.com/
Click here to view or print trail map.
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