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(From postcard collection legacy system.)

73. Looking Down the Shenandoah River; Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
042608
Title:
Looking Down the Shenandoah River; Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Description:
(From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on back of postcard reads: "In 1864, "Locus Hill" was the center of a fierce battle between the Confederates under Early and the Federals under Sheridan. The house was riddled with bullets. Now a private residence, "Locust Hill" records the results of this battle because the bullets may still be seen in a wall of the house." (From postcard collection legacy system.)

74. Locust Hill; Charles Town, W. Va.

IDNO:
042609
Title:
Locust Hill; Charles Town, W. Va.
Description:
Caption on back of postcard reads: "In 1864, "Locus Hill" was the center of a fierce battle between the Confederates under Early and the Federals under Sheridan. The house was riddled with bullets. Now a private residence, "Locust Hill" records the results of this battle because the bullets may still be seen in a wall of the house." (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Built by George Washington for his brother, Samuel, who moved here about 1770. Here Louis Philippe, later King of France, and his two brothers lived in exile. In this house Dolly Payne Todd was married to James Madison, afterward President of the United States." Published by Nichols' Drug Store. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

75. Harewood; Charles Town, W. Va.

IDNO:
042610
Title:
Harewood; Charles Town, W. Va.
Description:
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Built by George Washington for his brother, Samuel, who moved here about 1770. Here Louis Philippe, later King of France, and his two brothers lived in exile. In this house Dolly Payne Todd was married to James Madison, afterward President of the United States." Published by Nichols' Drug Store. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Home of Samuel Washington, George Washington's oldest full brother." Published by Virginia Book Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

76. Harewood; Charles Town, W. Va.

IDNO:
042611
Title:
Harewood; Charles Town, W. Va.
Description:
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Home of Samuel Washington, George Washington's oldest full brother." Published by Virginia Book Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
See original for correspondence. Published by C.W. Taylor. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

77. Maplehurst, Home of the Hon. George Wendling; Charles Town, W. Va.

IDNO:
042612
Title:
Maplehurst, Home of the Hon. George Wendling; Charles Town, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
See original for correspondence. Published by C.W. Taylor. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on back of postcard reads: "During the autumn of 1862, after the Battle of Antietam, J.E.B. Stuart's Confederate cavalry camped on a hill within walking distance of the Dandridge mansion, called "The Bower." Every night the soldiers were entertained at this house where there was music, sometimes provided by the regimental band, dancing, and charades."

78. The Bower; Leetown, W. Va.

IDNO:
042613
Title:
The Bower; Leetown, W. Va.
Description:
Caption on back of postcard reads: "During the autumn of 1862, after the Battle of Antietam, J.E.B. Stuart's Confederate cavalry camped on a hill within walking distance of the Dandridge mansion, called "The Bower." Every night the soldiers were entertained at this house where there was music, sometimes provided by the regimental band, dancing, and charades."
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Home of General Charles Lee at Leetown, West Virginia. Built in 1775." Published by Nichols & Stuck, pharmacists. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

79. Prato Rio; Leetown, W. Va.

IDNO:
042614
Title:
Prato Rio; Leetown, W. Va.
Description:
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Home of General Charles Lee at Leetown, West Virginia. Built in 1775." Published by Nichols & Stuck, pharmacists. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Built by Bushrod C. Washington in 1820. Published by Scott and White. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

80. Claymont Court; Charles Town, W. Va.

IDNO:
042615
Title:
Claymont Court; Charles Town, W. Va.
Description:
Built by Bushrod C. Washington in 1820. Published by Scott and White. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Mordington, old home of Chas. Washington, brother of George Washington. During his life, home was known as "Happy Retreat." Erected prior to 1799. 1833 altered to follow the plan of Mordington Ancestral home of the Danglers family in Scotland." Published by Williamsport Paper Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

81. Mordington; Overlooking Charles Town, W. Va.

IDNO:
042616
Title:
Mordington; Overlooking Charles Town, W. Va.
Description:
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Mordington, old home of Chas. Washington, brother of George Washington. During his life, home was known as "Happy Retreat." Erected prior to 1799. 1833 altered to follow the plan of Mordington Ancestral home of the Danglers family in Scotland." Published by Williamsport Paper Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on back of postcard reads: "House is three-fourths stone, both inside and outside walls mostly two feet deep. Three chimneys, fireplaces in all rooms except one bedroom. Automatic heat, oil, General Electric furnace. Small frame section Select Cypress. Window sills, etc., choice oak, almost two hundred years old and perfect. Very old house, modernized in every detail such as floor plugs, insulation, etc." (From postcard collection legacy system.)

82. Gap View Farm; Charles Town, W. Va.

IDNO:
042617
Title:
Gap View Farm; Charles Town, W. Va.
Description:
Caption on back of postcard reads: "House is three-fourths stone, both inside and outside walls mostly two feet deep. Three chimneys, fireplaces in all rooms except one bedroom. Automatic heat, oil, General Electric furnace. Small frame section Select Cypress. Window sills, etc., choice oak, almost two hundred years old and perfect. Very old house, modernized in every detail such as floor plugs, insulation, etc." (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Cedar Lawn, near Charles Town, West Virginia, was built in 1825 by John T.A. Washington. The property stands on land once owned by George Washington." (From postcard collection legacy system.)

83. Cedar Lawn; Jefferson Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
042618
Title:
Cedar Lawn; Jefferson Co., W. Va.
Description:
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Cedar Lawn, near Charles Town, West Virginia, was built in 1825 by John T.A. Washington. The property stands on land once owned by George Washington." (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Caption on back of post card reads: "Main house built prior to the American Revolutionary War. John Baker, Sr. and his wife, Judith Wood Baker lived in this house during the Revolution. After the Revolution John Baker, Sr., a famous Tory, who stuck to his guns for George the Third, returned to England and latter James L. Ranson, became the owner of this place which has always been known as "Gap View." On July 14, 1869 it was sold by James L. Ranson to Charles H. Aglionby for $45,150.30." (From postcard collection legacy system.)

84. Gap View Farm, Charles Town, W. Va.

IDNO:
042619
Title:
Gap View Farm, Charles Town, W. Va.
Description:
Caption on back of post card reads: "Main house built prior to the American Revolutionary War. John Baker, Sr. and his wife, Judith Wood Baker lived in this house during the Revolution. After the Revolution John Baker, Sr., a famous Tory, who stuck to his guns for George the Third, returned to England and latter James L. Ranson, became the owner of this place which has always been known as "Gap View." On July 14, 1869 it was sold by James L. Ranson to Charles H. Aglionby for $45,150.30." (From postcard collection legacy system.)