White House Farm - Summit Point WV
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 15.124 W 078° 56.587
17S E 677482 N 4346765
In 1740, Dr. John McCormick, a Scots (Scotch)-Irish immigrant bought 395 acres from Jost Hite and established White House Farm
Waymark Code: WM126H4
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/11/2020
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White House Farm-In 1740, Dr. John McCormick, a Scots (Scotch)-Irish immigrant bought 395 acres from Jost Hite and established White House Farm. Stone barn built by McCormick is the oldest standing in West Virginia. House served as a tavern and inn in early 1800s. In 1863, Major Harry Gilmor, 7th Va. Cavalry, CSA, shot and killed Captain George Somers, US Army in skirmish here. In 1979, listed in National Register.
Marker Title: White House Farm
Marker Location: 3735 Summit Point Road,
County or Independent City: Jefferson County
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Archives and History
Marker Number: Not listed
Web Site: Not listed
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