Shepherdstown, WV Store

Welcome to Shepherdstown, WV Location

Located in Jefferson County and home of Shepherd University, Shepherdstown is known as the site of James Rumsey’s invention of the steamboat in 1787. During the Battle of Antietam, many of Shepherdstown’s buildings served as hospitals, and the Battle of Shepherdstown took place on Gen. Robert E. Lee’s retreat. More recently, Shepherdstown was the site of peace talks between Israel and Syria and the subject of the television show “Ghosts of Shepherdstown.” HGI’s Shepherdstown store is located at Maddex Square.