About this property
The Gibson-Todd House was the site of the hanging of John Brown, the abolitionist who led a raid on Harpers Ferry, West Virginia before the opening of the American Civil War. The property is located in Charles Town, West Virginia, and includes a large Victorian style house built in 1891. The house was built by John Thomas Gibson, who led the first armed response to Harpers Ferry during Brown's raid as commander of the Virginia Militia in Jefferson County.
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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 83003238. It was listed on August 31, 1983.
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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 Gibson-Todd House listed on the National Register?
Gibson-Todd House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 31, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Gibson-Todd House?
Gibson-Todd House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Gibson-Todd House?
The period of significance for Gibson-Todd House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1891.
Can I research the history near Gibson-Todd House?
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