Edgewood, historic home located at Bunker Hill, Berkeley County, West Virginia
Edgewood is a two-story brick residence built in 1839 in Bunker Hill, West Virginia, designed in the Greek Revival style. The house features five window bays across its front, a gable roof, and a semi-circular transom above the entrance door with sidelights framing the opening.
The house was built in 1839 by General Elisha Boyd for his son John on an estate of about 1,400 acres. During the Civil War, the building witnessed significant events including a brief encampment by General Stonewall Jackson and the death of General J. Johnston Pettigrew following the Battle of Gettysburg.
The name Edgewood references the property's location along wooded grounds. The Greek Revival style with its columns and balanced proportions was a mark of wealth and education for families who built such homes.
The property spans about 13 acres and includes a two-story extension behind the main house as well as a small log cabin. Visitors should note that this is private property best viewed from the exterior, while its listing on the National Register of Historic Places confirms its historical protection status.
A notable aspect of its story is the connection to President Zachary Taylor's daughter, who prevented John Boyd's execution during the Civil War. Additionally, a small log cabin on the grounds serves as a tangible reminder of slavery and represents an important symbol of the plantation's complex history.
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