Media Farm
About this property
Media Farm is a farm complex near Charles Town, West Virginia that dates to 1780, and has remained in the same family ever since. The property was acquired by Charles Yates, an English immigrant, from Thomas Rutherford. In the twentieth century, author Julia McDonald Davis spent her childhood summers at the farm.
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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 93000616. It was listed on November 10, 1994.
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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 Media Farm listed on the National Register?
Media Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 10, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Media Farm?
Media Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Media Farm?
The period of significance for Media Farm is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1780.
Can I research the history near Media Farm?
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