Van Metre Ford Stone Bridge, Martinsburg

Name: Van Metre Ford Stone Bridge
Address: Martinsburg, United States

#5 among attractions in Martinsburg

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Van Metre Ford Stone Bridge, Martinsburg

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Van Metre Ford Stone Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge located near Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia. Built by Pennsylvania builder Silas Harry, it was built in 1832, and is a three span bridge crossing Opequon Creek. It is 132 feet long and constructed of ashlar limestone. The center span measures 32 feet and the two side spans are each 29.5 feet long. ()

Built: 1832 (192 years ago)Coordinates: 39°26'42"N, 77°55'40"W

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Van Metre Ford Stone Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aspen Hall, Apollo Theatre, Adam Stephen House, For the kids.

2.4 miNW
Colonial architecture
Aspen Hall, Martinsburg
61 min walk • Aspen Hall, also known as the Edward Beeson House, was built beginning in 1771 as a stone house in the Georgian style in what would become Martinsburg, West Virginia.
2 miNW
Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
Apollo Theatre, Martinsburg
53 min walk • The Apollo Theatre in Martinsburg, West Virginia was designed by architect Reginald Geare with local architect Chapman E. Kent, and built in 1913 by theater owner H. P. Thorn.
1.9 miW
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Adam Stephen House, Martinsburg
48 min walk • Adam Stephen House is a historic home located at Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built between 1772 and 1789, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, stone house measuring 43 feet, 5 inches, by 36 feet, 3 inches. It was the home of Adam Stephen.
2 miNW
39°27'31"N • 77°57'39"W
For the kids, Martinsburg
51 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.4 miSE
Golf
Opequon Golf Club, Martinsburg
11 min walk • Opequon Golf Club, also known as the Stonebridge Golf Club and Martinsburg Golf Club, is a historic country club clubhouse located at Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia.
2.3 miW
39°27'26"N • 77°58'5"W
Wonderment Puppet Theater, Martinsburg
59 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1.9 miW
Neighbourhood
South Water Street Historic District, Martinsburg
48 min walk • South Water Street Historic District is a national historic district located at Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia. It encompasses 30 contributing buildings and one contributing site, related to residential, commercial, and economic development along the Tuscarora Creek.
2.2 miNW
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Downtown Martinsburg Historic District, Martinsburg
57 min walk • Downtown Martinsburg Historic District is a national historic district located at Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia. It encompasses 281 contributing buildings.
2.1 miW
Neighbourhood, Neoclassical architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Boydville Historic District, Martinsburg
55 min walk • The Boydville Historic District includes an area of Martinsburg, West Virginia that was developed for the well-to-do of Martinsburg at the turn of the twentieth century. The district is named for Boydville, the mansion at the core of the district.
2.8 miW
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Boomtown Historic District, Martinsburg
71 min walk • The Boomtown Historic District comprises the western and southern portions of Martinsburg, West Virginia, generally along the alignments of West King Street and Winchester Avenue, following the general path of the town's electric streetcar system.
1.8 miNW
Neighbourhood, Neoclassical architecture, Greek Revival architecture
East Martinsburg Historic District, Martinsburg
47 min walk • The East Martinsburg Historic District is associated with the growth of Martinsburg, West Virginia during the 1850s, when the development of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad brought German and Irish settlers to the area.