About this property
Cedar Lawn, also known as Berry Hill and Poplar Hill, is one of several houses built near Charles Town, West Virginia for members of the Washington family. Cedar Lawn was built in 1825 for John Thornton Augustine Washington, George Washington's grand-nephew. The property was originally part of the Harewood estate belonging to Samuel Washington.
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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 74002004. It was listed on December 4, 1974.
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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 Cedar Lawn listed on the National Register?
Cedar Lawn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Cedar Lawn?
Cedar Lawn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cedar Lawn?
The period of significance for Cedar Lawn is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1825.
Can I research the history near Cedar Lawn?
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