The Hermitage (Charles Town, West Virginia)
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| Nearest city | Charles Town, West Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 39°14′53″N 77°50′30″W / 39.24806°N 77.84167°WCoordinates: 39°14′53″N 77°50′30″W / 39.24806°N 77.84167°W |
| Architect | Unknown |
| Architectural style | Early Republic, Late Victorian, Other |
| NRHP Reference # | 93001444 |
| Added to NRHP | December 23, 1993[1] |
The Hermitage near Charles Town, West Virginia is a small stone cottage dating to circa 1734, making it one of the oldest buildings in West Virginia. A stone privy is believed to be the oldest structure of its kind in the state. The house is associated with the Chew family, and in particular Colonel Roger Preston Chew, a Confederate artillery officer. After the American Civil War, Chew married Louise Fontaine Washington, daughter of the last owner of Mount Vernon, at Blakeley. [2]
References
- ↑ Staff (2008-04-15). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ Jean T. Crolius (January 1993). "National Register of Historic Places Nomination: The Hermitage" (pdf). National Park Service.
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