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1. Shepherd University ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Historic Shepherdstown Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Shepherdstown Public Library

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4. Marinoff Theater

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5. Elmwood Cemetery

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6. James Rumsey Monument and Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. The Bavarian Inn

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Shepherdstown is a lovely village on the banks of the Potomac River in West Virginia, located just across the Maryland-Pennsylvania line from the city of Sharpsburg. The city serves as a gateway to nearby Antietam National Battlefield, the site of one of the Civil War's most brutal and deadly battles.

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