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History of Sexton Shelter

1/21/2021

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PictureThe first Sexton Shelter on Jerry's Run in what is now Ramseys Draft Wilderness. Photo from PATC Archives
Deep within Ramseys Draft Wilderness along Jerry's Run are the remains of a Potomac Appalachian Trail Club shelter.  Tom Engle of Middlebrook has written a story about the fascinating history of Sexton Shelter and its many lives.

History of Sexton Shelter by Tom Engle

This article is a welcome addition our series on the history of Shenandoah Mountain.

Read more:
  • Overview of the History of Shenandoah Mountain
  • History of Staunton Dam
  • History of High Knob Fire Tower
  • Flood of 1949​

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