About this property
Rockland, also known as Verdier Plantation, Schley Farm and Knode House, was built by James Verdier between 1771 and 1785 near Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Verdier was a Huguenot, the son of a French silk weaver, who married Lady Susanna Monei and came to North America to escape religious persecution. In America he became a tanner, with tanneries in Martinsburg, West Virginia, Sharpsburg, Maryland and Shepherdstown.
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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 89002316. It was listed on February 5, 1990.
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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 Rockland listed on the National Register?
Rockland was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 5, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Rockland?
Rockland is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Rockland?
The period of significance for Rockland is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1771.
Can I research the history near Rockland?
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