John Mathias House, Historic residence in Mathias, West Virginia, United States.
The John Mathias House contains two hewn-log sections connected by a frame dog trot, with the older section featuring a double porch and two stories.
The property served as the Mathias family residence for 165 years, with the first section built in 1797 and the second section added in 1825.
The building demonstrates the early American frontier construction methods through its traditional log architecture and local building techniques of Hardy County.
Located on State Road 259 near Howards Lick Road in Mathias, the house spans across 2 acres and functions as a historic house museum.
The structure incorporates a distinctive architectural element known locally as the entry, connecting two separate log sections of different heights and construction periods.
Location: West Virginia
Architectural style: rustic architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.87750,-78.86750
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:36
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