Watson House (Chincoteague Island, Virginia)
| Watson House | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Type | Wood |
| Location |
2240 Main Street Chincoteague, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 37°56′11″N 75°22′19″W / 37.93628°N 75.37189°WCoordinates: 37°56′11″N 75°22′19″W / 37.93628°N 75.37189°W |
| Construction started | 1898[1] |
The Watson House is a historic U.S. home located at 4240 Main Street, Chincoteague, Virginia. The house represents a notable example of the Chincoteague architectural style.[1] The Watson family lived in Chincoteague for many generations and Robert Watson and his son David Robert Watson built this house in 1898.[1] The Watson family co-founded the first organized Pony Penning event in 1925 on Chincoteague. The house currently serves as bed and breakfast.
Notes
- 1 2 3 Watson House Historical marker mounted on the front of the Watson House.
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