Jefferson County Alms House
About this property
The Jefferson County Alms House, also known as Snow Hill Farm, located near Leetown, West Virginia, is an historic Federal style house. Snow Hill was built circa 1813 for John Hurst, son of James Hurst, a prosperous local landowner. In 1857, Snow Hill was purchased from the Hurst family for use as a farm for the local poor.
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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 95000418. It was listed on April 13, 1995.
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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 Jefferson County Alms House listed on the National Register?
Jefferson County Alms House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 13, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Jefferson County Alms House?
Jefferson County Alms House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Jefferson County Alms House?
The period of significance for Jefferson County Alms House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1813.
Can I research the history near Jefferson County Alms House?
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