Morlunda (Greenbrier County, West Virginia) Explained

Morlunda
Location:Northwest of Lewisburg on County Route 40, Lewisburg, West Virginia
Coordinates:37.8317°N -80.4911°W
Built:1827
Builder:John W. Dunn
Added:March 25, 1977
Refnum:77001374

Morlunda, also known as the Col. Samuel McClung Place and Oscar Nelson Farm, is a historic home located near Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1827–1828, and consists of a main house with ell. The main house is a two-story brick building measuring 56 feet long and 21 feet deep. The ell measures 48 feet and it connects to a -story formerly detached kitchen.[1]

It was built during 1827–1828 under direction of contractor and architect John W. Dunn. Interior woodwork was done by wood-carver Conrad Burgess and associates.[1] Burgess and Dunn worked together on a number of houses, including Mountain Home.

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Morlunda. March 1976. 2011-07-31 . C.E. Turley and James E. Harding. State of West Virginia, West Virginia Division of Culture and History, Historic Preservation.