Shepherd Hall, human settlement in United States of America
Shepherd Hall is a stone mansion built in 1798 that sits on five acres of land in Wheeling, West Virginia. The two-and-a-half-story structure features thick stone walls, small windows, and a simple classical design that reflects its origins as a family home and working plantation.
Moses Shepherd built the house in 1798 on land his father had acquired, where a small protective fort once stood before being destroyed. The estate later became important for bringing the National Road through Wheeling, significantly boosting local development and connections.
The house became known as Monument Place after a statue honoring Henry Clay was placed on the grounds for his support of the National Road. This name reflects how the Shepherd family's connections shaped local identity and commemoration.
The house sits on a quiet wooded property accessible from Kruger Street and can be viewed from the outside along with the surrounding grounds. Nearby Stone Church Cemetery offers a view of family burial sites connected to the estate's long history.
Lydia Shepherd, the house's longtime resident, lived to be over 100 years old and witnessed both the American Revolution and the Civil War from 1766 to 1867. Her remarkable longevity and social connections meant she hosted numerous political figures and witnessed the nation's transformation across more than a century.
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