Rose Hill Farm
About this property
Rose Hill Farm, also known as the James-Marshall-Snyder Farm, is a double-pile, two story brick farmhouse with Greek Revival features near Shepherdstown, West Virginia. A log house on the property was built circa 1795, while the brick house was built around 1835. It is believed that the log house was built by Samuel Davenport, who leased the land from the Stephen family.
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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 90000716. It was listed on May 17, 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 Rose Hill Farm listed on the National Register?
Rose Hill Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Rose Hill Farm?
Rose Hill Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Rose Hill Farm?
The period of significance for Rose Hill Farm is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1795.
Can I research the history near Rose Hill Farm?
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