About this property
Lee–Throckmorton–McDonald House, also known as "Rural Hill," is a historic home located near Inwood, Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was originally built in 1810 as a log home and substantially enlarged in 1880. It was enlarged again in 1939 and sheathed in a limestone veneer.
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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 04000312. It was listed on April 13, 2004.
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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 Lee-Throckmorton-McDonald House listed on the National Register?
Lee-Throckmorton-McDonald House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 13, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Lee-Throckmorton-McDonald House?
Lee-Throckmorton-McDonald House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lee-Throckmorton-McDonald House?
The period of significance for Lee-Throckmorton-McDonald House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1810.
Can I research the history near Lee-Throckmorton-McDonald House?
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