Carskadon House Explained

Carskadon House
Location:Route 1, Box 93A, Beaver Run Rd., near Burlington, West Virginia
Coordinates:39.3894°N -78.8503°W
Map Label:Carskadon House
Built:1821
Architecture:Federal
Added:March 20, 1987
Refnum:87000487

Carskadon House also known as the "Locust Grove" and "Radical Hill," is a historic home located near Burlington, Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1821, and is a two-story rectangular, side-gabled brick dwelling in a vernacular Federal style. It sits on a granite foundation and has a two-story rear ell. It features a one-story, Greek Revival style entrance portico. Also on the property are a contributing granary, scale house and barn.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Carskadon House. July 1986. 2011-08-18 . Michael J. Pauley . State of West Virginia, West Virginia Division of Culture and History, Historic Preservation.