Shepherdstown, West Virginia is located in Jefferson County,stakes the claim as the state's oldest town. It was chartered in 1762 when it was still part of Virginia. Shepherdstown gained international attention in 2000 when it was chosen ass the site of the Peace Talks between Syria and Israel.
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The official web site for the municipality features an overview of the town, an introduction to its town council, committees, and departments, a schedule of upcoming meetings and events, news and bulletins, and an online discussion forum.
http://www.shepherdstown.us
National Conservation Training Center
Operated by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the NCTC provides training programs in sustainable practices and environmentally friendly services and products. Its site includes a course catalog, scheduled courses, fees, and distance learning programs.
http://training.fws.gov/
Formerly Shepherd College, Shepherd University is a state-funded university in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Information for undergraduate and graduate students is provided, with an overview of the institution's academic, athletic, and alumni programs, school calendars, and an online application process.
http://www.shepherd.edu/
The SFD is a volunteer fire department which has provided fire suppression and rescue services to the Shepherdstown, West Virginia community for more than two centuries. Its history, apparatus, recruitment policies, training, programs and events are discussed, including call statistics and photographs.
http://www.shepherdstownfiredepartment.com/
Accommodations, attractions, dining and shopping guide for Shepherdstown visitors. Includes local business directory, trip and itinerary planner, events calendar, and community profile.
http://www.shepherdstownvisitorscenter.com/
The Observer is the online edition of the Shepherdstown Observer, a monthly publication based in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, publishing news, events, and articles of interest to the eastern panhandle region. Advertising and sponsorship information is also available.
http://www.theshepherdstownobserver.com/
Covers the latest news and other goings-on in and around the locality of Shepherdstown. Includes articles, opinion columns, community information, local business directory and online classifieds.
http://www.shepherdstownchronicle.com/
