About this property
The Strider Farm was intimately involved in events concerning the American Civil War near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Located on a small hill just south of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad line from Baltimore and Washington, D.C. to Martinsburg, West Virginia, the Strider farm was a strategic location for the control of this vital link. The main house, built circa 1790 is a 2+1⁄2-story Federal style in stone masonry.
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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 87002524. It was listed on February 1, 1988.
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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 Strider Farm listed on the National Register?
Strider Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 1, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Strider Farm?
Strider Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Strider Farm?
The period of significance for Strider Farm is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1790.
Can I research the history near Strider Farm?
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