Life in Bakerton was lived between the thunder of quarry blasts and the spirit of community. When the Baker brothers established their Washington Building Lime Company in Oak Grove, near Harpers Ferry, they reshaped both the land and the community surrounding it. Beneath its whitewashed houses and tidy streets, Bakerton was alive with the labor of hard-working men, the laughter of children at Oak Grove Schoolhouse, and the steady rhythm of trains and machinery. In Bakerton, faith, industry, and resilience intertwined to create a village that glowed against the landscape of the county surrounding it.
Life Between The Blasts: The Village of Bakerton
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4 responses to “Life Between The Blasts: The Village of Bakerton”
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I loved reading all this WOW , Question ? Where is the house located that you purchased? This is Jerry Ballenger , from the Bakerton market .
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Hi Jerry!
I hope you guys are well! We purchased the old house right on the curve across from Timber on Carter. You may be interested in reading its National Register nomination here as well. Definitely a fun project, and we are looking forward to being able to share Bakerton’s history with a wider audience!
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Looking for quarry to go scuba diving in next Summer?
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I wouldn’t recommend it. The quarries are private and inherently dangerous. You’d have to find someone willing to give you permission. There is lots of cool stuff down there, though!
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