After undergoing several name changes, Shepherdstown was named following the Civil War after its original trustee - Thomas Shepherd. Presently, Shepherdstown is a diverse town with young professionals, families, college students and retirees.
Shepherdstown acts as a small cultural hub, where you can enjoy art galleries, shops, restaurants, and local parks. Shepherd University, part of the state's university system, provides many a variety of additional opportunities for students and the community.
Its strategic location along the Potomac River at the edge of Pennsylvania and Virginia contributed to its history. James Rumsey, the inventor of the steamboat, performed a demonstration of his creation in the Potomac beside the town in 1787.
The first newspaper and book in West Virginia were also published in Shepherdstown. During the Civil War, more than 100 Confederate soldiers were killed at a battle here. Many sites and buildings, including the Town Hall Building, are recognized on the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district.
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