Charles Town in Jefferson County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
The James H. Webb House
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 15, 2019
The property was deeded to Patty Webb, also a free Black on October 25, 1830. The property changed hands several times and was eventually deeded to Sara and Samuel Young on September 16, 1852, who deeded it to Thomas Green on December 21, 1858. Thomas Green deeded it to John Frederick and Emily Blessing on October 11, 1866. The Blessings used the Webb House as a kitchen and referred to it as "The Old Stone Kitchen". It was in this kitchen where John Blessing died on April 8, 1869.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is April 8, 1869.
Location. 39° 17.498′ N, 77° 51.479′ W. Marker is in Charles Town, West Virginia, in Jefferson County. Marker is on East North Street east of North Mildred Street , on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 East North Street, Charles Town WV 25414, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Frederick Blessing (a few steps from this marker); The First School for "Colored" in Jefferson County (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Yates Beall (about 700 feet away); Focus of Action (about 700 feet away); The Flagg House (about 700 feet away); Emancipation In Jefferson County (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Stribling House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rutherford House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charles Town.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 15, 2019
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 18, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.