Beverley, human settlement in West Virginia, United States of America
Beverley is a historic farm property in Jefferson County established in 1750 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The main house, built around 1800, features Greek Revival architecture and sits on a stone foundation surrounded by original outbuildings including a stone kitchen and former schoolhouse.
Richard Stephenson purchased the land in 1750 and constructed a stone house that remains standing today. The property changed hands several times before Beverley Whiting acquired it in 1795 and gave it his name. During the Civil War, it became part of Union-controlled West Virginia despite the conflict raging nearby.
The name Beverley honors Beverley Whiting, a wealthy planter and community figure who acquired the property in 1795. The connection to George Washington and early Revolutionary leaders remains visible in the stories tied to this place.
The property spans about four acres and allows visitors to walk through and view various historic structures on the grounds. Visit during daylight hours to clearly see the architecture and layout of the buildings and landscape.
George Washington personally surveyed this property and his records from 1750 still exist in a Boston library, creating a direct connection between the site and one of America's founding figures. This makes the land itself a documented witness to early American history.
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