Gap View Farm

Gap View Farm is a historic property in Charles Town, West Virginia, featuring a two-story limestone house with stepped parapets and several agricultural buildings distributed across the land. The main residence and outbuildings together form a typical rural estate layout from the colonial period.

Walter Baker established the property in 1770 and built the limestone house in 1774 using local materials and construction techniques of that era. The estate has endured as an agricultural holding for more than 250 years and appears on the National Register of Historic Places.

The farm served as the residence of Frank Buckles, the last surviving World War I veteran, who lived there until his death in 2011 at 110 years old.

The property is located near the Route 9 Bike Path, making it accessible by bicycle for visitors exploring the region. The farm continues active agricultural operations, so visitors should respect working areas and stay on designated paths when exploring the grounds.

The name comes from the view of where the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers meet, visible through a gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Harpers Ferry. This geographic feature gave the farm its distinctive name and remains a notable characteristic of the landscape.

Location: West Virginia

GPS coordinates: 39.34380,-77.84860

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:04