W. H. Wilson House

Name/Title

W. H. Wilson House

Entry/Object ID

IMG1912

Description

Wilson House (SE corner of Mildred and Avis streets). Built in 1876 by William Wilson, This house is one of the finest examples of victorian architecture in town. Wilson was the U.S. Postmaster General in 1896, when Charles town was the location of the first rural free delivery of mail in the country. 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