T. H. B. Dawson House

T. H. B. Dawson House is a historic home located at Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1880 and is an "L"-shaped, two-story, brick house with highly ornate porches at the front and side elevations. It features Gothic Revival and Italianate decorative elements. The house was built for T. H. B. (Thomas Hart Benton) Dawson (1840-1921), a native of Berkeley Springs who attained prominence in community service and business affairs. It 1866, he was elected county clerk of Morgan County and held that position for 36 years.[2]

T. H. B. Dawson House
T. H. B. Dawson House, July 2011
T. H. B. Dawson House
T. H. B. Dawson House
T. H. B. Dawson House
Location300 S. Green St., Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
Coordinates39°37′27″N 78°13′39″W
Area0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Built1880
ArchitectHunter, H.H. & J.W.
Architectural styleGothic, Italianate
NRHP reference No.83003247 [1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 10, 1983

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1] It is located within the Town of Bath Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Rodney S. Collins (November 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: T. H. B. Dawson House" (PDF). State of West Virginia, West Virginia Division of Culture and History, Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2011-06-02.


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