Elmwood (Shepherdstown, West Virginia)

Elmwood is a Federal style house near Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Located on land claimed in 1732 by Edward Lucas II, it was built in 1797 by his son, Edward Lucas III. During the Civil War the house was used as a field hospital. It remained in the Lucas family until 1948.[2]

Elmwood
Front of Elmwood
Nearest cityShepherdstown, West Virginia
Coordinates39°23′50″N 77°48′50″W
Built1797
Architectural styleFederal
NRHP reference No.73001918[1]
Added to NRHPAugust 17, 1973

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. Ted McGee (March 9, 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Nomination: Elmwood" (PDF). National Park Service. Archived from the original (pdf) on February 3, 2013. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)


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