Gap View Farm

The Gap View Farm contains a two-story limestone house with stepped parapets, multiple agricultural structures, and several supporting buildings spread across 330 acres of land.

Walter Baker established the property in 1770 and constructed the original limestone house in 1774, using local materials according to the period's building methods.

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.

Located near Route 9 Bike Path, the farm maintains agricultural production and incorporates conservation measures through tree planting and fencing installations.

The farm received its name from its position overlooking the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers at Harpers Ferry through a gap in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Location: West Virginia

GPS coordinates: 39.34380,-77.84860

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24