Aspen Hill
About this property
Aspen Hill is a farmhouse, built about 1840 near Charles Town, Virginia (now in West Virginia), by James G. Hurst, a middle-tier farmer and landowner, who sought to build a residence befitting his rising status. The house occupies a middle ground between the grand mansions of the landed gentry and the more humble dwellings of more modest farmers. The house lacks some of the details and craftsmanship present in more substantial houses.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 80004024. It was listed on March 13, 1980.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Aspen Hill listed on the National Register?
Aspen Hill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 13, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Aspen Hill?
Aspen Hill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Aspen Hill?
The period of significance for Aspen Hill is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1840.
Can I research the history near Aspen Hill?
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