Elmwood (Shepherdstown, West Virginia)

Elmwood

Front of Elmwood
Nearest city Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Coordinates 39°23′50″N 77°48′50″W / 39.39722°N 77.81389°W / 39.39722; -77.81389Coordinates: 39°23′50″N 77°48′50″W / 39.39722°N 77.81389°W / 39.39722; -77.81389
Built 1797
Architect Unknown
Architectural style Federal
NRHP Reference # 73001918[1]
Added to NRHP August 17, 1973

Elmwood is a Federal style house near Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Located on land claimed in 1732 by Edward Lucas II, it was built in 1797 by his son, Edward Lucas III. During the Civil War the house was used as a field hospital. It remained in the Lucas family until 1948.[2]

References

  1. National Park Service (2008-04-15). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Ted McGee (March 9, 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Nomination: Elmwood" (pdf). National Park Service.


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