History of Sexton Shelter

The 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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