National Register of Historic Places

Mill Island

Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia
Listed
July 1, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
73001904

About this property

Mill Island, also known as the Seymour Family House, is a historic home located near Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia. The original brick cottage was built in 1798. In 1840, a two-story, brick Greek Revival style mansion was appended. The 3+1⁄2-story building features a one bay, temple style entrance porch and a "widow's walk" on the roof peak. The porch columns are in the Corinthian order. The interior features a great ballroom, reception hall, parlors, and a huge dining room. During the American Civil War, it was used as a hospital by the McNeill's Rangers. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Location

Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia
39.03955, -78.96017

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

McNeill Rangers Moorefield Raid
1864Civil War
2 mi
Skirmish at Moorefield (Hardy County VA area)
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2 mi
Battle of Moorefield
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2.3 mi

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When was Mill Island listed on the National Register?

Mill Island was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 1, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Mill Island?

Mill Island is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Mill Island?

The period of significance for Mill Island is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1798.

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