About this property
The Rellim Farm near Kearneysville, West Virginia is a 50-acre (20 ha) farm and orchard complex which was once part of the nearby Traveller's Rest property. The upper Shenandoah Valley region supports a significant fruit industry, and Rellim Farm is a representative example of this form of agriculture, the oldest family-owned operation in Jefferson County. Beginning in the 1930s, Paul Miller Sr. began to work with the nearby West Virginia University Experimental Farm in the development of spray technology, which was applied throughout the industry. "Rellim" is derived from "Miller" spelled backwards.
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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 98001467. It was listed on December 4, 1998.
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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 Rellim Farm listed on the National Register?
Rellim Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Rellim Farm?
Rellim Farm is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Rellim Farm?
The period of significance for Rellim Farm is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Rellim Farm?
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