Hunter House - Iron Rail

Photograph

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Hunter House - Iron Rail

Entry/Object ID

IMG1907

Description

Hunter House (534 S. Samuel Street). Constructed prior to the Civil War by the Hunter family, this house was on the farm where John Brown was hanged in 1859. Although martial law prevented the general public from witnessing the hanging, residents viewed the scene from this house. Sketches made by Betty Davis. Information compiled by Wanda Perry.

Acquisition

Accession

151

Source or Donor

Davis, Elizabeth McDonald Browse (Mrs. J. Blackwell)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Place

* Untyped Place

Charles Town, West Virginia