Romney in Hampshire County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Romney's Oldest House
The middle of these three structures was built circa 1760 on property owned by Lord Fairfax. It is a two-story, four-room dwelling distinguished by half-timbered construction, a closed stairway, and massive double chimneys, characteristics reflecting architecture of colonial Jamestown and tidewater Md. The rear building, a two-story structure, served first as an early frontier home then as a kitchen after the construction of the middle dwelling.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1760.
Location. 39° 20.474′ N, 78° 45.448′ W. Marker is in Romney, West Virginia, in Hampshire County. Marker is on West Gravel Lane just west of South High Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Romney WV 26757, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. W.VA.'s Oldest Public Office Building (here, next to this marker); Taggart-Hall House (within shouting distance of this marker); Romney in Union Hands (within shouting distance of this marker); Romney in 1861–1865 / “Stonewall” Jackson
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
