Travelers Rest (Burlington, West Virginia) Explained

Travelers Rest
Location:1 mi (1.6 km) east of Ridgeville on U.S. Route 50, near Burlington, West Virginia
Coordinates:39.34°N -78.9772°W
Map Label:Travelers Rest
Built:1828
Architecture:Greek Revival
Added:July 26, 2006
Refnum:06000655

Travelers Rest, also known as Old Stone House, is a historic home located near Burlington, Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built as a stagecoach stop to service the Northwestern Turnpike. It serviced the corridor between Winchester, Virginia and Parkersburg, Virginia (now West Virginia). The house is believed to have been built in two phases, in 1827 or as early as 1810, and is a stone, Ell-shaped building executed in a vernacular adaptation of the Greek Revival style.[1]

The property is now owned by The Mineral County Historical Foundation. It is being restored and will house artisans and shops for current travelers on U.S. Route 50.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Travelers Rest . February 2006. 2011-08-18 . Roger L. Boyer . State of West Virginia, West Virginia Division of Culture and History, Historic Preservation.