About this property
Hedges-Lemen House, also known as "Fort Hill," is a historic home located near Hedgesville in Berkeley County, West Virginia, United States. It is a two-story, gable roof, limestone dwelling with a central block and wing. The central block was built in 1748 by Joshua Hedges as an Indian fort named "Fort Hill;" the wing was added in 1792.
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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 91000556. It was listed on May 1, 1991.
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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 Hedges-Lemen House listed on the National Register?
Hedges-Lemen House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 1991.
What type of historic resource is Hedges-Lemen House?
Hedges-Lemen House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hedges-Lemen House?
The period of significance for Hedges-Lemen House is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Hedges-Lemen House?
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