National Register of Historic Places

Soldier's Rest

Berryville, Clarke County, Virginia
Listed
May 22, 1996
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96000579

About this property

Soldier's Rest is a historic farmhouse located in Berryville, Clarke County, Virginia. It was constructed about 1780 for the family of William Morton. The property was later owned, and expanded upon, by Daniel Morgan, a general in the American Revolution. The property was also owned by Col Griffin Taylor, a veteran of the War of 1812. The fact that it was owned by two soldiers gave the home the "Soldier's Rest" moniker. Prior to the current house being built, a smaller one stood some 200 yards away, and said to be the place where George Washington stayed when he was surveying the land here for Lord Fairfax in 1748. The property was acquired by Charles Paxton-Paret, a direct descendant of Capt. Daniel Johannes Goos and Capt. George Lock of Lake Charles, LA, and long time historic preservationist. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

Location

Berryville, Clarke County, Virginia
39.15708, -77.97006

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Clarke County Courthouse (Old)
Industrial
0.7 mi
Berryville Historic District
Listed
0.8 mi
Clermont
Colonial
1.1 mi
Josephine City School
Industrial
1.2 mi
Norwood
Industrial
1.5 mi

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When was Soldier's Rest listed on the National Register?

Soldier's Rest was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1996.

What type of historic resource is Soldier's Rest?

Soldier's Rest is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Soldier's Rest?

The period of significance for Soldier's Rest is recorded as the industrial era.

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