About this property
The Van Swearingen-Shepherd House, also known as Bellevue, is a Colonial Revival mansion in Shepherdstown, West Virginia that is home to the descendants of Captain Thomas Shepherd, founder of Shepherdstown. The house, situated on a bluff overlooking the Potomac River, was built in 1773 by Thomas Van Swearingen as a single-story stone house. His son, also named Thomas Van Swearingen, was a U.S. representative.
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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 83003241. It was listed on August 17, 1983.
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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 Van Swearingen-Shepherd House listed on the National Register?
Van Swearingen-Shepherd House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 17, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Van Swearingen-Shepherd House?
Van Swearingen-Shepherd House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Van Swearingen-Shepherd House?
The period of significance for Van Swearingen-Shepherd House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1773.
Can I research the history near Van Swearingen-Shepherd House?
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