Gen. Albert Gallatin Jenkins House, human settlement in West Virginia, United States of America
The Gen. Albert Gallatin Jenkins House is a historic brick plantation in West Virginia built around 1835 with two and a half stories on a sandstone foundation. The house features Federal-style design with a central hall and symmetrical layout, and once anchored an estate of approximately four thousand acres.
The house was built around 1835 and served as the home of Albert Gallatin Jenkins, who was elected twice to the U.S. House of Representatives before the Civil War. Jenkins later joined the Confederate Army, rose to the rank of brigadier general, and died in 1864 from wounds received in battle.
The house was the seat of a prominent family and held significance in the social life of the region. Its architecture and large estate reflected the status and importance of the family within the local community.
The house sits near Lesage on the east bank of the Ohio River and is easily accessible from nearby towns. Parking is available on site, and the grounds invite leisurely walks through surrounding fields and historic trees.
The house was listed as an Endangered Property by the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia in 2012, highlighting ongoing efforts to protect its structure from decay. This designation underscores the site's importance for preserving local heritage.
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