About this property
Richwood Hall, also known as Richwoods, is a house near Charles Town, West Virginia. The lands once belonged to George Washington, who received them from Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron and subsequently gave to his brother, Samuel Washington. It was Samuel's son, Lawrence Augustine Washington, who built or moved into the house with his bride, Mary Dorcas Wood, in 1797.
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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 73001911. It was listed on June 18, 1973.
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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 Richwood Hall listed on the National Register?
Richwood Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 18, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Richwood Hall?
Richwood Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Richwood Hall?
The period of significance for Richwood Hall is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1797.
Can I research the history near Richwood Hall?
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