About this property
Adam Stephen House is a historic home located at Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built between 1772 and 1789, and is a 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 -story, stone house measuring 43 feet, 5 inches, by 36 feet, 3 inches. It was the home of Adam Stephen (c. 1718 – July 16, 1791). Built of shaped limestone, it stands on a prominent stone ledge, with two outbuildings in stone and log.
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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 70000650. It was listed on October 14, 1970.
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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 Stephen, Adam, House listed on the National Register?
Stephen, Adam, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Stephen, Adam, House?
Stephen, Adam, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Stephen, Adam, House?
The period of significance for Stephen, Adam, House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1789.
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