About this property
Newcomer Mansion is a historic home located near Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built about 1820 and consists of a 2+1⁄2-story, three-bay, Federal-style brick house with a two-story, two bay by one bay log house appended. The main section measures 33 feet by 36 feet. Also on the property is a contributing garage (1940). It was built by Jacob Newcomer, a son of Christian Newcomer (1749–1830), one of the founders of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ denomination.
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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 06000170. It was listed on March 22, 2006.
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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 Newcomer Mansion listed on the National Register?
Newcomer Mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 22, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Newcomer Mansion?
Newcomer Mansion is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Newcomer Mansion?
The period of significance for Newcomer Mansion is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1749.
Can I research the history near Newcomer Mansion?
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