A Tribute to Innovation: The James Rumsey Monument

Getting There

• Walking

  From the center of Martinsburg, head east on King Street towards North Queen Street. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with North Queen Street. Turn left onto North Queen Street and walk until you reach the intersection with East John Street. Turn right onto East John Street and continue walking until you reach the intersection with North Mill Street. Turn left onto North Mill Street and you will find the James Rumsey Monument located at 206 N Mill St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, which is approximately 5 miles away from Martinsburg. The walk will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

• Biking

  If you have access to a bicycle, start from the center of Martinsburg and head east on King Street. Turn left onto North Queen Street and bike straight until you reach the intersection with East John Street. Turn right onto East John Street and continue biking until you reach North Mill Street. Turn left onto North Mill Street. The James Rumsey Monument at 206 N Mill St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 is about 5 miles away and should take approximately 20-30 minutes to reach by bike.

• Public Transport

  To reach James Rumsey Monument via public transport, you can take the Potomac Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) bus service from Martinsburg. Check the local bus schedule for routes heading towards Shepherdstown. Once you arrive in Shepherdstown, disembark at the nearest stop and walk to 206 N Mill St. You may need to walk about 10-15 minutes from the bus stop to the monument.