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'Pearl S. Buck--Author, who recently purchased a farm in Bucks Co., Pa. for her residence.'
Front Row, Left to Right: Ray Myers, Just Plain John, Cowboy Loye; Back Row, Left to Right: Sheep Herder, Curley Mitchell, Radio Dot, Betty, Jake Taylor, Custer Allen.
This is a reconstruction of the original fort. All persons in the picture are unidentified.
Built in ca. 1800.
Approximately 46,000 Union prisoners were held here including hundreds of West Virginians. All suffered and thousands died from disease, exposure, starvation and dehydration. During an August 1864 heavy thunderstorm, a spring appeared on the surface near the line of stockade, relieving the agonizing thirst of prisoners. The spring was named "Providence Spring".
Also called Tudor Hall. Built ca. 1820, the view is from the north-east.
House was built in ca. 1845. Since the photograph was taken the house has been demolished.