Elmwood (Shepherdstown, West Virginia)
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Front of Elmwood
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| Nearest city: | Shepherdstown, West Virginia |
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| Coordinates: | 39°23′50″N 77°48′50″W / 39.39722°N 77.81389°WCoordinates: 39°23′50″N 77°48′50″W / 39.39722°N 77.81389°W |
| Built: | 1797 |
| Architect: | Unknown |
| Architectural style: | Federal |
| Governing body: | Private |
| NRHP Reference#: | 73001918[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | August 17, 1973 |
Elmwood is a Federal style house near Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Located on land claimed in 1732 by Edward Lucas II, it was built in 1797 by his son, Edward Lucas III. During the Civil War the house was used as a field hospital. It remained in the Lucas family until 1948.[2]
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2008-04-15.
- ^ Ted McGee (March 9, 1973). National Register of Historic Places Nomination: Elmwood PDF (694 KB). National Park Service
External links
- Elmwood, Shenandoah Junction, Jefferson County, WV: 7 photos, 1 data page, at Historic American Building Survey
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