Near Charles Town in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Peter Burr House
By Beverly Pfingsten, September 27, 2008
1. Peter Burr House Marker
Built in 1751 by Peter Burr, cousin of Aaron Burr, on a grant of 480 acres from Lord Fairfax. The house is one of the state's oldest frame structures. It is a fine example of a mid-18th century Virginia family homestead which traces its origins to English yeoman home construction of the Elizabethan period. Sold in 1798 by Peter's son, the house was repurchased by the family in 1878.Erected 1982 by West Virginia Department of Culture and History.
Location. 39° 21.468′ N, 77° 51.693′ W. Marker is near Charles Town, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. Marker is on War Admiral Blvd. (West Virginia Route 9) 0.1 miles north of W. Burr Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on a side road paralleling new WV9. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charles Town WV 25414, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hockensmith Apple Storage Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Greenback Raid (approx. 0.4 miles away); General William Darke (approx. 1.9 miles away); John C. Heinz House (approx. 1.9 miles away); a different marker also named General William Darke (approx. 1.9 miles away); Duffields Depot Raid (approx. 1.9 miles away); Johnsontown (approx. 2 miles away); "Travelers' Rest" (approx. 2.4 miles away).
Categories. • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers •
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2019. This page originally submitted on October 18, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,951 times since then and 10 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 18, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
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