Woodbury
National Register of Historic Places

Woodbury

Leetown, Jefferson County, West Virginia
Listed
October 8, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
74002005

About this property

Woodbury or Woodberry, is a historic mansion located near Leetown, Jefferson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1834-1835 for the jurist and Congressman Henry St. George Tucker, Sr.

Location

Leetown, Jefferson County, West Virginia
39.35800, -77.90768

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 74002005. It was listed on October 8, 1974.

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Sunnyside Farm
Modern
1.2 mi
Jefferson County Alms House
Early Republic
1.6 mi
Prato Rio
Colonial
1.7 mi
Woodlawn
Early Republic
1.8 mi
Rellim Farm
Listed
2 mi

Nearby Battles

Mosby's Greenback Raid
1864Civil War
0.8 mi
Kearneysville Cavalry Fight (August 1864)
1864Civil War
0.9 mi
Engagement at Smithfield Crossing
1864Civil War
1.1 mi
Skirmish at Kearneysville, Jefferson County (1864)
1864Civil War
1.6 mi

Questions about this property

When was Woodbury listed on the National Register?

Woodbury was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 8, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Woodbury?

Woodbury is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Woodbury?

The period of significance for Woodbury is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1834.

Can I research the history near Woodbury?

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