Uncommon Vernacular

Uncommon Vernacular
Author: John Crile Allen (Jr.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2011
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:
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Within the picturesque borders of Jefferson County, West Virginia remain the vestiges of a history filled with Civil War battles and political rebellion. Yet also woven into the historical landscapeof this small county nestled within the Shenandoah Valley is an unusual collection of historic homes. In this fascinating architectural exploration, John C. Allen, Jr. details his expansive seven-year survey of Jefferson County's historic residences. By focusing on dwellings built from the mid-eighteenth century to the arrival of the railroad and canal in 1835, Allen unfolds the unique story of this area's early building traditions and architectural innovations. The 250 buildings included in this work - from the plantation homes of the Washington family to the log houses of yeomen farmers - reveal the unique development of this region, as Allen categorizes structures and establishes patterns of construction, plan, and style. Allen's refreshing perspective illuminates the vibrant vernacular architecture of Jefferson County, connecting the housing of this area to the rich history of the Shenandoah Valley. Varying features of house siting, plan types, construction techniques, building materials, outbuildings, and exterior and interior detailing illustrate the blending of German, Scots-Irish, English, and African cultures into a distinct, regional style. Adorned with over seven hundred stylish photographs by Walter Smalling and elegant drawings, floor plans, and maps by Andrew Lewis, Uncommon Vernacular explores and preserves this historic area's rich architectural heritage.

A History of Jefferson County, West Virginia

A History of Jefferson County, West Virginia
Author: Millard K. Bushong
Publisher: Southern Historical Press
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2019-08-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780893080266
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By: Millard K. Bushong, Pub. 1941, Reprinted 2019, 458 pages, Index, ISBN #0-89308-026-8. Jefferson County was formed in 1801 from Berkeley County. It sits in the Shenandoah Valley and is the eastern most county in West Virginia, bordering Washington County, Maryland and Loudoun, Clarke, & Berkeley Counties, Virginia. This book is not too different from other county history books of this era. With such topics as county creation, trade and transportation, labor, farming, Revolutionary War, Civil War, Harper's Ferry, politics, and race relations - all important in the development of the county - are carefully discussed. This type of county history book can help one develop ideas or paths to those missing ancestors by showing the customs and traditions of the local residents. A particular useful feature of this book is the extensive biographical information included. This volume contains biographical sketches on: Baylor, Beall, Bedinger, Boteler, Brooke, Chew, Craighill, Cutshaw, Dandridge, Darke, Douglas, Gates, Gibson, Gwynn, Hagan, Hamtramck, Hawks, Hooff, Hopkins, Humphries, Hunter, Lee (2), Lucas (3), McDonald, Morrgan, Porterfield, Quick, Reynolds, Rutherford, Stephen, Stephenson (2), Washington (4), & Wilson (2). The author has included several appendix's that have rolls of soldiers who served in the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanis-American War, and WWI.

A History of Jefferson County, West Virginia [1719-1940]

A History of Jefferson County, West Virginia [1719-1940]
Author: Millard Kessler Bushong
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-05
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780788422508
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The author turned his passion for his native county into a dissertation for his doctorate and then into this book. Although the county was not formed until 1801, Bushong begins his account in 1719 in order to cover the area's early history. Patterned afte

Populated Places in Jefferson County, West Virginia

Populated Places in Jefferson County, West Virginia
Author: Source Wikipedia
Publisher: Booksllc.Net
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2013-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781230808727
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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 28. Chapters: Bakerton, West Virginia, Bardane, West Virginia, Blair, Jefferson County, West Virginia, Bloomery, Jefferson County, West Virginia, Blue Ridge Acres, West Virginia, Bolivar, West Virginia, Browns Corner, West Virginia, Charles Town, West Virginia, Clips Mill, West Virginia, Duffields, West Virginia, Egypt, West Virginia, Engle, West Virginia, Franklintown, West Virginia, Halltown, West Virginia, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, Jamestown, West Virginia, Johnsontown, Jefferson County, West Virginia, Kabletown, West Virginia, Kearneysville, West Virginia, Keyes Ferry Acres, West Virginia, Leetown, West Virginia, List of settlements in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, Mannings, West Virginia, Mechanicstown, West Virginia, Mechlenberg Heights, West Virginia, Meyerstown, West Virginia, Middleway, West Virginia, Millville, West Virginia, Moler Crossroads, West Virginia, Mountain Mission, West Virginia, Ranson, West Virginia, Reedson, West Virginia, Rippon, West Virginia, Riverside, Jefferson County, West Virginia, Shannondale, West Virginia, Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, Silver Grove, West Virginia, Skeetersville, West Virginia, Summit Point, West Virginia, Uvilla, West Virginia, Wheatland, West Virginia. Excerpt: Harpers Ferry is a historic town in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States. It was formerly Harper's Ferry with an apostrophe and that form continues to appear in some references. It is situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers where the U.S. states of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia meet. It is the easternmost town in West Virginia. The town is located on a low-lying flood plain created by the two rivers and surrounded by higher ground. Historically, Harpers Ferry is best known for John Brown's raid on the Armory in 1859 and its role...