Wallace Estill Sr. House - Union, West Virginia - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

The Block House was built in about 1773 by Wallace Estill, who came here from Fort George on the Bullpasture in present day Highland County, Virginia. The home was known for it's 18-inch thick walls which provided adequate protection from the frequent Indian Attack. The home is still maintained as a private residence and not available to the public. Please be respectful of the property when visiting this historic site. There is a West Virginia historic marker which stands nearby and details the history of the house.The text of the marker reads:

"Built by Wallace Estill, who relocated here in fall 1773 from Fort George on Bullpasture R. He was comm. Capt. in 1752, served in Colonial Wars against Native Americans; and as High Sheriff & Magistrate, Augusta Co. 3-story stone home with 18 in. walls, served as block house for protection against raids. Capt. Estill died, 1792, age 94. Son, Isaac, inherited and likely added frame addition. Placed on National Register in 1984."

Street address: Route 122 Union, WV United States 24983 County / Borough / Parish: Monroe County Year listed: 1984 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person, Event, Architecture, Engineering Periods of significance: 1750-1799 Historic function: Domestic Dwelling Current function: Domestic Dwelling Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 1: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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