T. H. B. Dawson House Explained

T. H. B. Dawson House
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Location:139 S. Green St., Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
Coordinates:39.6242°N -78.2275°W
Map Label:T. H. B. Dawson House
Built:1880
Architect:Hunter, H.H. & J.W.
Architecture:Gothic, Italianate
Added:February 10, 1983
Refnum:83003247

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.[1]

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: T. H. B. Dawson House. November 1982. 2011-06-02 . Rodney S. Collins. State of West Virginia, West Virginia Division of Culture and History, Historic Preservation.