Fruit Hill
About this property
Fruit Hill, also known as the Robinson-Andrews-Hoxton House, is a Greek Revival house near Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The original two-story stone house on the property was probably built by Henry Cookus circa 1766. This house was built over a watercourse, assuring a reliable supply of water on what was then the frontier.
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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 88001588. It was listed on September 25, 1988.
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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 Fruit Hill listed on the National Register?
Fruit Hill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 25, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Fruit Hill?
Fruit Hill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fruit Hill?
The period of significance for Fruit Hill is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1766.
Can I research the history near Fruit Hill?
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