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The Kiwanis 1982 Calendar by local artists
Peter Burr Cabin - Built in 1751 by a cousin of vice president Aaron Burr. This outstanding example of a hand-made pioneer farm remains in the family on the McGarry farm near Bardane. Drawn by Jeff Ridgeway.
Hunter's Hill with a commanding view of the eastern end of old Charles Town, this gracious brick home was built in the early 180's by Andrew Hunter, a state prosecutor of John Brown. It was burned in 1864 by the Union army under orders of Hunter's first cousin, Gen. David Hunter, and then rebuilt after the war by Andrew Hunter. Drawn by Debbie Adams.
Rich Woods - This home was built approximately 1820 on land originally granted to Robert Worthington in 1757. The home has a definite German-Pennsylvania Dutch - touch. Drawn by Betty Davis.
Sunnyside - Located on the Wheatland road and built circa 1830 near the site of an old woolen mill. Drawn by Jacqueline P. Senseney.
Shenstone was built in 1811 by William Timberlake on land purchased from Samuel Washington's son, Lawrence. Presently the home of Mr. and Mrs. James and Odessa Snyder. Drawn by Mary Beth Printz.
San Michaels' Home - Built Post civil War by Sam Michaels near Zoar. This neo-classical stucco mansion with standard pillars and portico in the front is surrounded by mystery. The Michaels had exotic tastes in animals and decor. They gave the land for the job corps and reportedly entertained Mae West here. Today owned by the state of West Virginia. Drawn by Suzanne Lloyd.
Fruit Hill - Built circa 1830 by Archibald Robinson, an ancestor of the current owner. This fine old brick home and its seclusion has long been a haven of quiet near Shepherdstown. Drawn by Ann Taylor.
Walnut Hill - The back of this stately home was built circa 1800 probably by Thomas Rutherford. The front part dates circa 1850. This lovely home near Halltown is the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Turner Ramey. Drawn by Mary Beth Printz.
Locust Grove 1837 - Originally a four room house, constructed of native limestone and then added to before the Civil War by William Lynch, who built many of Jefferson County's old roads. The house is near Halltown, and it remained in the family until the 1950's. Drawn by Fran Johnson.
Reinhart Home - This lovely home was built in a Federal architectural style by the Reinhart family. It is still in the family, and it is located in Shepherdstown. Drawn by Diana Suttenfield.
Lansdale - Built circa 1780 on a 1773 Fairfax grant to the Lafferty family. This beautiful home of unique local sandstone construction is on Ridge Road near Shenandoah Junction. The home is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Snyder. Drawn by Margaret Skinner.
Rosehill 1868 built by Isaac Henry Strider, III. One of his sons was visited at Rosehill by John F. Kennedy. This home near Leetown is still occupied by the descendents of the Strider family. Drawn by Pam Parziale.
The Rocks was bought as part of an 8,000 acre estate by Ralph Wormeley, IV about 1756 on the advice of George Washington. Wormeley built an overseer's house on the property. Drawn by Bill Ancarrow.Acquisition
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1982Place
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Jefferson County, West Virginia