Elmwood, Federal style house near Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Elmwood is a two-story brick house built in the 1830s near Union, West Virginia. The structure features Greek Revival architecture with four large columns, a front veranda with a second-floor balcony, and Chinese Chippendale railings on both levels.
Hugh Caperton, a U.S. congressman, built Elmwood between 1781 and 1847. His son Allen Caperton later lived there and became the first former Confederate soldier elected to the U.S. Senate after the Civil War.
The name comes from the elm trees that once defined the property. Today it serves as a wedding venue and community gathering place, showing how a historic house remains woven into local life and celebrations.
The property sits near U.S. Route 219 and is easy to locate. It accommodates weddings, events, and private gatherings on its 8-acre grounds, with space for ceremonies on the west lawn and receptions on the east lawn.
The builder William B Phillips was a skilled bricklayer who previously worked on Thomas Jefferson's university project. This rare background contributed to Elmwood's solid craftsmanship that remains visible today.
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