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Romney in 1861-1865 WV680

Picture Courtesy of Joseph K. Landis

Sitting astride the natural invasion route from the Shenandoah Valley to the Potomac and B. & O. Railroad, Romney was scourged by both armies. No great battles were fought here, but during the War the town changed hands 56 times.

Romney, courthouse square, WV 28 & US 50 Hampshire County West Virginia


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