Sir Johns Run, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sir Johns Run
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 Sir Johns Run
Location in West Virginia
Sir Johns Run
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Morgan |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555632 |
Sir Johns Run is a small, quiet community located in Morgan County, West Virginia. It is an unincorporated community, which means it's a place with a shared identity but no local government like a city or town. You can find it where the stream called Sir Johns Run flows into the Potomac River.
Where is Sir Johns Run?
Sir Johns Run is in the northwest part of Morgan County, West Virginia. It's not far from Berkeley Springs. To its west, you'll find the Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area, a place where nature is protected. To its east is Warm Springs Ridge, a hill that stands about 1,086 feet tall.
A Bit of History
Long ago, Sir Johns Run was an important stop on the old Baltimore and Ohio Railroad mainline. This railway was a big deal for travel and trade. The community served as an early passenger station for people traveling to or from Berkeley Springs. It even had its own post office, which operated for many years, from 1850 until 1938.
Sir Johns Run Today
Today, Sir Johns Run is mostly a residential area. Many people who live there consider it part of Berkeley Springs. You can reach it by driving on Sir Johns Run Road, which is also known as County Route 3. The stream and the community are also part of the Washington Heritage Trail, a special route that highlights historical and natural sites in the area.
