Wildwood - Beckley, WV
N 37° 46.295 W 081° 10.416
17S E 484711 N 4180486
The Wildwood House was built in 1835-36 and was home to Alfred Beckley and Amelia Neville Craig. It is now a House Museum and is located at 117 Laurel Terrace in Beckley, WV.
Waymark Code: WM3PBQ
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2008
Views: 9
The historical marker reads:
"Built by John Lilly, Sr. in 1835-36, it was the home of Alfred Beckley (1802-1888) and Amelia Neville Craig. Son of John Beckley, first clerk of the House of Representatives, he founded the town of Beckley and wrote the bill proposing formation of Raleigh County. An 1823 West Point graduate, he rose to the rank of Brig. Gen. in the Civil War. Listed on the National Register in 1971, and opened as a House Museum in 1986."
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1835
Additional Dates of Construction:
1835-1836
Architectural Period/Style: Not sure
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Country House
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Home to the man the city was named after.
Listed Building Status (if applicable): National Register of Historic Places
Main Material of Construction: Wood
Private/Public Access: Public Access at restricted times - Museum.
Related Website: [Web Link]
Rating: 
Architect (if known): Not listed
Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed
Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed
Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed
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