About this property
The Baldwin-Grantham House, also known as Locust Grove and Shanghai House, was built in 1749 in Shanghai, West Virginia, in the Back Creek district of Berkeley County. The earliest portion of the house is a log cabin built in 1749 by Frances Baldwin. Frances and his wife Sarah lived there until 1790, when they sold the property to Joseph Grantham and Jacob Fry.
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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 94001296. It was listed on November 21, 1994.
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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 Baldwin-Grantham House listed on the National Register?
Baldwin-Grantham House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Baldwin-Grantham House?
Baldwin-Grantham House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Baldwin-Grantham House?
The period of significance for Baldwin-Grantham House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1749.
Can I research the history near Baldwin-Grantham House?
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