About this property
Ridgedale (also known as Washington Bottom Farm, Ridge Dale, and as the George W. Washington House and Farm) is a 19th-century Greek Revival plantation house and farm on a plateau overlooking the South Branch Potomac River north of Romney, West Virginia, United States. The populated area adjacent to Washington Bottom Farm is known as Ridgedale. The farm is connected to West Virginia Route 28 via Washington Bottom Road (West Virginia Secondary Route 28/3). Ridgedale, constructed in 1835, was the residence of gentleman farmer George William Washington, a descendant of George Washington's great-great-grandfather Reverend Lawrence Washington. The farm is currently a private residence.
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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 01001328. It was listed on November 29, 2001.
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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 Washington Bottom Farm listed on the National Register?
Washington Bottom Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 29, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Washington Bottom Farm?
Washington Bottom Farm is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Washington Bottom Farm?
The period of significance for Washington Bottom Farm is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1835.
Can I research the history near Washington Bottom Farm?
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