About this property
Tackley Farm, also known as Valley View, is a Greek Revival farmhouse near Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia. The property was leased by Michael Blue in 1777 from Colonel Richard Blackburn, the original grantee who migrated from England and acquired over 2000 acres in 1754. In 1757, Michael Blue and his brother had served with Blackburn in the foot Army of Col.
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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 94001286. It was listed on November 4, 1994.
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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 Tackley Farm listed on the National Register?
Tackley Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Tackley Farm?
Tackley Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Tackley Farm?
The period of significance for Tackley Farm is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1754.
Can I research the history near Tackley Farm?
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