Belle Boyd House

126 E Race St, Martinsburg, West Virginia 25401 USA

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Independent

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“House built in 1853”

The Belle Boyd House was built in 1853 by Ben Boyd, father of the notorious Civil War spy Isabella (Belle) Boyd. By eavesdropping on Union officers, Belle was able to gather information for the Confederacy. With the information she would gather, she crossed enemy lines at the peril of her own life to deliver messages to leaders like Stonewall Jackson. This happened a number of times throughout the war. The Belle Boyd House now stands as an important resource for folks interested in the Civil War and the history of Martinsburg and Berkley County. It contains museum artifacts as well as genealogical and historical records.

Reviewed by
Jessica B.

June 27, 2019

We saw this place in a book at our hotel and decided to stop in as we've heard about Belle Boyd and wanted to learn more. We were met by a worker and asked what they could help us with. We had to... Read more

Reviewed by
Brooke C.

September 06, 2022

So many town of Martinsburg educational items and a beautiful museum layout, Very impressed! And felt very welcome from the woman at the desk. A great way to learn and a fun experience in one... Read more

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