National Register of Historic Places

Elm Grove

Southside, Mason County, West Virginia
Listed
July 15, 1992
Type
District
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
92000897

About this property

"Elm Grove", also known as Long's Landing, is a historic home and national historic district located at Southside, Mason County, West Virginia. The district includes seven contributing buildings and one contributing structure. The manor house is a High Victorian Italianate-style brick farmhouse built in 1884. It features two round attic portholes and three porches. Also on the property is a two-story contributing log house built in 1803, 1920s bungalow, late 19th century barn, a large sandstone fireplace shaped kiln, three outbuildings, and the site of the first brick manor house built c. 1830. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

Location

2283 US 35 N
Southside, Mason County, West Virginia
38.72244, -81.95476

Categories

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Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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When was Elm Grove listed on the National Register?

Elm Grove was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 15, 1992.

What type of historic resource is Elm Grove?

Elm Grove is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Elm Grove?

The period of significance for Elm Grove is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1803.

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