
Riley House - Harpers Ferry, WV
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N 39° 19.445 W 077° 43.937
18S E 264472 N 4356301
A historic home in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WM14N0X
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/29/2021
Views: 2
The plaque says, "Built in 1826 as a private residence, this Federal style house was acquired by the War Department in 1837 and became U.S. Armory Dwelling No. 55. Jefferson Davis signed the deed in 1852 when the government sold the home to Armory worker James Hills. B&O Railroad engineer C.E. Riley's granddaughter, descendant of local Confederate Partisan Ranger Jim Riley (Virginia Cavalry, is the current owner and resident."
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1837
 Architectural Period/Style: Federal Style
 Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Manor
 Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Built in 1826 as a private residence, this Federal style house was acquired by the War Department in 1837 and became U.S. Armory Dwelling No. 55. Jefferson Davis signed the deed in 1852 when the government sold the home to Armory worker James Hills. B&O Railroad engineer C.E. Riley's granddaughter, descendant of local Confederate Partisan Ranger Jim Riley (Virginia Cavalry, is the current owner and resident.
 Main Material of Construction: Brick
 Private/Public Access: Private
 Admission Fee (if applicable): 0.00 (listed in local currency)
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 Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed
 Architect (if known): Not listed
 Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed
 Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed
 Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed
 Related Website: Not listed

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