Lee-Longsworth House - Harpers Ferry, WV - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

"The Lee-Longsworth House in Bolivar, West Virginia, is an example of the transition from Georgian style architecture to the Federal style. It preserves significant features of interior woodwork, and is associated with the Lee family of Virginia. The property was in 1799 leased by its then owner, Thomas Wilson, to the US Government. At some point after that time, the property was purchased by Richard B. Lee, his wife Elizabeth, Edmond I. Lee and Walton Jones to Ferdinando Fairfax for $3000, subject to the government lease.

Throughout the nineteenth century the house changed hands frequently and was entangled in a number of court proceedings. During the American Civil War it is alleged that Stonewall Jackson occupied the house for a brief time." (visit link)

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1799 Architectural Period/Style: Federal style Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Bed and Breakfast Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Gen. Jackson stayed here during the Civil War Listed Building Status (if applicable): NRHP Main Material of Construction: Wood Private/Public Access: Open to guests Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed 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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