[LovesTravel, 06/07/2010] This page is part of the Web site for the Washington Heritage Trail. The feature page for the Charles Town summarizes the community's association with the extended family of President George Washington. Charles Washington, the president's brother, was the town's founder and named many of its streets for family members. The page includes highlights from the town's history and notes its principal visitor attractions--including the county courthouse (famous for two promin [more] [LovesTravel, 06/07/2010] This page is part of the Web site for the Washington Heritage Trail. The feature page for the Charles Town summarizes the community's association with the extended family of President George Washington. Charles Washington, the president's brother, was the town's founder and named many of its streets for family members. The page includes highlights from the town's history and notes its principal visitor attractions--including the county courthouse (famous for two prominent trials for treason), the restored Old Opera House, and games of chance at the Charles Town Races and Slots. [less]
