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1902
Rev, William Hude Neilson, 1902
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Morgan-Bedinger-Dandridge House
The Morgan-Bedinger-Dandridge House — first known as Poplar Grove, then Rosebrake or Rose Brake — is part of a group of structures affiliated with the Morgan's Grove rural historic district near Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
About Shepherdstown
Town in West Virginia, United StatesShepherdstown is a town in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States. It is located in the upper Shenandoah Valley along the Potomac River and is home to Shepherd University. The town's population was 1,531 at the 2020 census. Shepherdstown was established in 1762 along with Romney; they are the oldest towns in West Virginia.
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Housing in Shepherdstown
The typical Shepherdstown home is worth about $488,000, up 4.1% in a year, 172% above the West Virginia typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Shepherdstown
Not graded
A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Shepherdstown's police department reported none of them, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Work & commute in Shepherdstown
Full picture →Most working residents leave Shepherdstown for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Martinsburg (5%), Ranson corporation (4%) and Charles Town (3%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Health in Shepherdstown
Health Grade A−
Healthier than 82% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 98% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with West Virginia
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 9 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Shepherdstown
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Shepherdstown
Full climate →Shepherdstown has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 23°.
Shepherdstown is a college town
Colleges →of Shepherdstown’s residents are enrolled in college. Shepherd University has about 2,867 students on campus.
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