Romney in Hampshire County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Romney's Oldest House

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 28, 2020

1. Romney's Oldest House Marker

Inscription. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Eastern Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

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 (about 400 feet away); Literary Hall (about 400 feet away); Hampshire County Courthouse

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(about 400 feet away); Romney / Early Memorial (about 400 feet away); Hampshire County World War I Memorial (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Romney.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Old Literary Hall (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 28, 2020

2. Romney's Oldest House Marker

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 667 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.