Adam Stephen House, Stone colonial house in Martinsburg, United States.
Description
The Adam Stephen House is a colonial-era stone building in Martinsburg with limestone walls that measure over 43 feet long and 36 feet wide. The main dwelling is accompanied by two additional outbuildings on the property.
History
General Adam Stephen built this house between 1772 and 1789, during a period of growth for the region. He was an important military leader during the Revolutionary War and helped found Berkeley County.
Culture
The rooms inside display furniture and objects from the late 1700s that show how families lived and used their homes at that time. You can see the everyday spaces where people gathered and worked together.
Practical
The house is open to visitors through guided tours organized by a local memorial association. Tours include access to the natural cave located beneath the structure, which you can explore during your visit.
Did you know?
Natural stone steps in the basement lead down to an underground cave system that continues to attract local cave explorers. These passages represent a geological feature that adds another layer to the property's history.
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