White House Farm

White House Farm is a property with a three-story stone house in Jefferson County, West Virginia. The complex includes a stone barn, springhouse, and wooden curing shed situated on land with pasture and woods.

A Scottish-Irish immigrant named Dr. John McCormick purchased the property in 1740 from a German developer and built the farmhouse by 1742. The stone structures remain among the oldest of their kind in the state.

The name White House comes from its period as a tavern that served travelers moving through Jefferson County. Visitors can see traces of that function in how the buildings are arranged and connect to one another.

The property sits about six miles from Charles Town and is reachable by local roads. Visitors should be prepared for uneven terrain since it is a working farm setting with multiple buildings and changes in elevation.

George Washington surveyed this property in 1752 early in his career and recorded the boundaries and features of the land. This survey creates a direct connection between the farm and the founding era of American history.

Location: West Virginia

Inception: 1742

GPS coordinates: 39.25140,-77.94580

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:47