About this property
Blakeley, near Charles Town, West Virginia, and also known as the Washington - Chew - Funkhouser House, was built in 1820 by John Augustine Washington II, great-nephew of George Washington and grandson of John Augustine Washington. It is a contemporary of its neighbor, Claymont Court, built across Bullskin Run by John's brother, Bushrod Corbin Washington. John Washington did not attempt to match the grandeur of Claymont Court, as he was in line to inherit Mount Vernon, and did so in 1829.
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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 82004319. It was listed on April 14, 1982.
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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 Blakeley listed on the National Register?
Blakeley was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 14, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Blakeley?
Blakeley is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Blakeley?
The period of significance for Blakeley is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1820.
Can I research the history near Blakeley?
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