Elmwood
National Register of Historic Places

Elmwood

Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia
Listed
August 16, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
73001918

About this property

Elmwood is a Federal style house near Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Located on land claimed in 1732 by Edward Lucas II, it was built in 1797 by his son, Edward Lucas III. During the Civil War the house was used as a field hospital. It remained in the Lucas family until 1948. The brick house is two stories over a raised basement, with a center-hall arrangement on both levels. The brick on the side and rear elevations has glazed headers. The house is unusual in the location of a side door in the dining room on the gable end. A portico with a new entry door was added in the nineteenth century.

Location

Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia
39.39725, -77.81352

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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 Elmwood listed on the National Register?

Elmwood was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 16, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Elmwood?

Elmwood is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Elmwood?

The period of significance for Elmwood is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1732.

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