National Register of Historic Places

Old Hemlock

Bruceton Mills, Preston County, West Virginia
Listed
December 16, 2014
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
14001061

About this property

Old Hemlock is a historic wildlife sanctuary on Brandonville Pike in Brandonville, West Virginia. It is an estate of 232 acres (94 ha), which includes a c. 1782 log house (one of the oldest in Preston County), that was owned from 1939 until his death in 1998 by George Bird Evans, a leading writer on the subject of bird hunting and bird dogs. Evans' writings had nationwide appeal, even though they were largely based in this region of the Allegheny Mountains. His estate is now owned by the Old Hemlock Foundation, established by his widow to preserve his legacy. The property is open for tours by appointment. Old Hemlock was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.

Location

17098 Brandonville Pike
Bruceton Mills, Preston County, West Virginia

Categories

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Sources

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

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When was Old Hemlock listed on the National Register?

Old Hemlock was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 16, 2014.

What type of historic resource is Old Hemlock?

Old Hemlock is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Old Hemlock?

The period of significance for Old Hemlock is recorded as the listed era.

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