Richwood Hall
N 39° 17.544 W 077° 55.202
18S E 248171 N 4353291
Tells about the mansion and how it was used during the Civil War.
Waymark Code: WMGNT4
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2013
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Richwood Hall
The original brick house was built on land owned by Lawrence Augustine Washington, the son of Samuel Washington, George's brother. The present mansion~house, in an excellent state of preservation, was built about 1825. During the Battle of Cameron's Depot, Aug 21, 1864, Confederate General Jubal A. Early placed his cannon near the house and formed his battle lines north and south of this point.
Marker Number: none
Marker Title: Richwood Hall
Marker Location: West of County route 51/1.
County or Independent City: Charles Town, WV
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Department of Archives and History, 1974
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