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James Rumsey Monument — Attraction in Shepherdstown

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James Rumsey Monument
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The James Rumsey Monument, also known as Rumsey Monument Park, is a municipal park and former West Virginia state park in Shepherdstown, Jefferson County in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The park overlooks the Potomac River.
Nearby attractions
Historic Shepherdstown Commission & Museum
129 E German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Shepherdstown Opera House
131 W German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Shepherdstown Historic District
201-211 W High St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, United States
C & O Canal Ferry Hill
Sharpsburg, MD 21782
Bridge Fine Art & Framing
8566 Shepherdstown Pike, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Nearby restaurants
Blue Moon Cafe
200 E High St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Tommeez Pizza & Sub
300 E German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Bavarian Inn, Resort and Brewing Company
164 Shepherd Grade Rd, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Lost Dog Coffee Fine Arts Drink Emporium
134 E German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, United States
Maria's Taqueria
108 E German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Betty's Restaurant
112 E German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
The Mecklenburg Inn
128 E German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Gran Ranchero Mexican Bar and Grill
201 E German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, United States
Panagiotas Taste of Greece
115 E German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Shepherdstown Sweet Shop Bakery
100 W German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Nearby local services
Shepherd University
301 N King St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Mountaineer Popcorn Company
102 E German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Creative Procrastinations And Whimsical Necessities
132 E German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
O'Hurley's General Store
205 E Washington St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
The Good Shop
123 E German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Entler Hotel
129 E German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
German Street Coffee-Candlery
103 W German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, United States
On the Wings of Dreams
139 W German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Community Garden Market
207 S Princess St #100, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Shepherdstown Farmers Market
S King St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Nearby hotels
Thomas Shepherd Inn
300 W German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
The Creekside Cottage
481 S King St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
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James Rumsey Monument

206 N Mill St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
4.7(124)
Open until 8:00 PM
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The James Rumsey Monument, also known as Rumsey Monument Park, is a municipal park and former West Virginia state park in Shepherdstown, Jefferson County in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The park overlooks the Potomac River.

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attractions: Historic Shepherdstown Commission & Museum, Shepherdstown Opera House, Shepherdstown Historic District, C & O Canal Ferry Hill, Bridge Fine Art & Framing, restaurants: Blue Moon Cafe, Tommeez Pizza & Sub, Bavarian Inn, Resort and Brewing Company, Lost Dog Coffee Fine Arts Drink Emporium, Maria's Taqueria, Betty's Restaurant, The Mecklenburg Inn, Gran Ranchero Mexican Bar and Grill, Panagiotas Taste of Greece, Shepherdstown Sweet Shop Bakery, local businesses: Shepherd University, Mountaineer Popcorn Company, Creative Procrastinations And Whimsical Necessities, O'Hurley's General Store, The Good Shop, Entler Hotel, German Street Coffee-Candlery, On the Wings of Dreams, Community Garden Market, Shepherdstown Farmers Market
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Nearby attractions of James Rumsey Monument

Historic Shepherdstown Commission & Museum

Shepherdstown Opera House

Shepherdstown Historic District

C & O Canal Ferry Hill

Bridge Fine Art & Framing

Historic Shepherdstown Commission & Museum

Historic Shepherdstown Commission & Museum

4.6

(27)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Shepherdstown Opera House

Shepherdstown Opera House

4.9

(29)

Open 24 hours
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Shepherdstown Historic District

Shepherdstown Historic District

4.7

(11)

Open 24 hours
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C & O Canal Ferry Hill

C & O Canal Ferry Hill

5.0

(1)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of James Rumsey Monument

Blue Moon Cafe

Tommeez Pizza & Sub

Bavarian Inn, Resort and Brewing Company

Lost Dog Coffee Fine Arts Drink Emporium

Maria's Taqueria

Betty's Restaurant

The Mecklenburg Inn

Gran Ranchero Mexican Bar and Grill

Panagiotas Taste of Greece

Shepherdstown Sweet Shop Bakery

Blue Moon Cafe

Blue Moon Cafe

4.5

(895)

$

Closed
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Tommeez Pizza & Sub

Tommeez Pizza & Sub

4.5

(168)

$

Closed
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Bavarian Inn, Resort and Brewing Company

Bavarian Inn, Resort and Brewing Company

4.4

(1.4K)

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Lost Dog Coffee Fine Arts Drink Emporium

Lost Dog Coffee Fine Arts Drink Emporium

4.5

(267)

$

Open until 4:00 PM
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Nearby local services of James Rumsey Monument

Shepherd University

Mountaineer Popcorn Company

Creative Procrastinations And Whimsical Necessities

O'Hurley's General Store

The Good Shop

Entler Hotel

German Street Coffee-Candlery

On the Wings of Dreams

Community Garden Market

Shepherdstown Farmers Market

Shepherd University

Shepherd University

4.3

(124)

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Mountaineer Popcorn Company

Mountaineer Popcorn Company

4.7

(81)

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Creative Procrastinations And Whimsical Necessities

Creative Procrastinations And Whimsical Necessities

4.9

(33)

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O'Hurley's General Store

O'Hurley's General Store

4.8

(262)

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sarah_logsdonsarah_logsdon
Just a few minutes over the Maryland line in Shepherdstown, WV, is a small town where I always feel at home ❤️ The place where I spent holidays making the best childhood memories at my grandparents home, where I made a ton of college memories and friends, where I graduated from, where some of our friends live—and now home to the 49th and newest #almostheaven swing! 📍James Rumsey Monument 206 N. Mill Street Shepherdstown, WV 25443 “The James Rumsey Monument in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, is a 75-foot granite column commemorating inventor James Rumsey’s 1787 steamboat demonstration on the Potomac River, featuring bronze plaques and scenic river views from its park setting, which includes walking trails and a playground. Completed in 1915, the monument sits on a hill overlooking the river, offering a historic and picturesque spot for recreation and reflection” Pair a few of these activities together for a great day near Sharpsburg, MD & Shepherdstown, WV! - grab a coffee at @littlebrickcoffee - breakfast at Betty’s Restaurant - walk/bike the c & o canal - tour/walk the Antietam Battlefield & visit the museuem - almost heaven swing at James Rumsey monument - lunch at @komeshepherdstown , Maria’s Tacos , or @blue.moon.cafe.wv - grab a brew at @potomacridgebrewing - ice cream at @amyandalexs or @nuttersicecream - catch a @suramsofficial game (go rams!) - stay at the @bavarianinnwv (experience their amazing infinity pool & views during the summer) #travel #wv #maryland #almostheaven
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Come and see the beauty and history of Rumsey Monument Park for yourself! ☀️🌳 Experience the most breathtaking views of the Potomac River at this quaint park and iconic monument in Shepherdstown, WV #overlookview #overlookpoint #overlookadventures #overlookexplorer #overlookbeauty #overlooknature #scenicoverlook #overlooktravel #overlookadventure #overlookscenery #shepherdstown #wv #westvirginia #shepherdstownwv #hiking #jeffersoncountywv #wherealmostheavenbegins #trails #trek #potomacriver @Experience Shepherdstown WV
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James Rumsey Park in ShephardsTown, Wv #bestlife #exploring #livinglife #funtimes #vintage #wv #jamesrumsey
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Just a few minutes over the Maryland line in Shepherdstown, WV, is a small town where I always feel at home ❤️ The place where I spent holidays making the best childhood memories at my grandparents home, where I made a ton of college memories and friends, where I graduated from, where some of our friends live—and now home to the 49th and newest #almostheaven swing! 📍James Rumsey Monument 206 N. Mill Street Shepherdstown, WV 25443 “The James Rumsey Monument in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, is a 75-foot granite column commemorating inventor James Rumsey’s 1787 steamboat demonstration on the Potomac River, featuring bronze plaques and scenic river views from its park setting, which includes walking trails and a playground. Completed in 1915, the monument sits on a hill overlooking the river, offering a historic and picturesque spot for recreation and reflection” Pair a few of these activities together for a great day near Sharpsburg, MD & Shepherdstown, WV! - grab a coffee at @littlebrickcoffee - breakfast at Betty’s Restaurant - walk/bike the c & o canal - tour/walk the Antietam Battlefield & visit the museuem - almost heaven swing at James Rumsey monument - lunch at @komeshepherdstown , Maria’s Tacos , or @blue.moon.cafe.wv - grab a brew at @potomacridgebrewing - ice cream at @amyandalexs or @nuttersicecream - catch a @suramsofficial game (go rams!) - stay at the @bavarianinnwv (experience their amazing infinity pool & views during the summer) #travel #wv #maryland #almostheaven
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Come and see the beauty and history of Rumsey Monument Park for yourself! ☀️🌳 Experience the most breathtaking views of the Potomac River at this quaint park and iconic monument in Shepherdstown, WV #overlookview #overlookpoint #overlookadventures #overlookexplorer #overlookbeauty #overlooknature #scenicoverlook #overlooktravel #overlookadventure #overlookscenery #shepherdstown #wv #westvirginia #shepherdstownwv #hiking #jeffersoncountywv #wherealmostheavenbegins #trails #trek #potomacriver @Experience Shepherdstown WV
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4.7
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4.0
2y

I walk here almost daily and it’s so fun. There’s this huge rock near the wall and you can climb on top of it . It’s so fun to watch the trains go by then run to the train tracks to see it up close. Also just looking at the water is so fun. And also, it is so fun to take pictures sitting at the monument and then when you get bored, you can walk to the playground and relive your childhood. There’s a bunch of spotted lantern flies sometimes so that’s just the...

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4.0
9y

I have been in Shepherdstown so many times but I never noticed this little park hidden away until I decided to explore the town. The park was mostly vacant which made sense because it was near dinner time. The monument is huge. You walk up the steps to it and you can see a long way in the distance and your view is pretty spectacular. I bet it is even better...

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5.0
7y

The Rumsey Monument has some great views and a good bit of open grass to come and do whatever you want. There are a couple of pics tables and benches to use and a big rock which is easy to climb and relax on. This is my favorite place to run to and get to run the stairs to the monument for some more exercise. Overall a great place to hang out at...

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