Conway House (Falmouth, Virginia)
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| Location | 305 King St., Falmouth, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 38°19′16″N 77°28′4″W / 38.32111°N 77.46778°WCoordinates: 38°19′16″N 77°28′4″W / 38.32111°N 77.46778°W |
| Area | 2.5 acres (1.0 ha) |
| Built | 1807 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP Reference # | 04000162[1] |
| VLR # | 089-0067-0031 |
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| Added to NRHP | March 8, 2004 |
| Designated VLR | December 3, 2003[2] |
Conway House, also known as the Moncure Daniel Conway House, is a historic home located at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1807, and is a large two-story, five bay, "L"-shaped Federal style brick dwelling. It has a full basement, side-gable slate roof, brick interior-end chimneys. It was the home of author, clergyman, and abolitionist Moncure D. Conway (1832-1907) and used as a Union hospital during the American Civil War.[3]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.[1] It is located in the Falmouth Historic District.
References
- 1 2 Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ↑ Norman L. and Lenetta F. School (March 2003). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Conway House" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos
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