Tackley Farm

Tackley Farm, also known as Valley View, is a Greek Revival farmhouse near Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia. The property was leased by Michael Blue in 1777 from Colonel Richard Blackburn, the original grantee who migrated from England and acquired over 2000 acres in 1754. In 1757, Michael Blue and his brother had served with Blackburn in the foot Army of Col. Armstrong in Delaware. In 1795, Michael Blue purchased his 150 acres from Blackburn's son Thomas. In 1840, Michael Blue's son Joel built the present house.[2]

Tackley Farm
Tackley Farm in 2013
Tackley Farm is located in West Virginia
Tackley Farm
Tackley Farm is located in the United States
Tackley Farm
LocationJefferson County, West Virginia, USA
Nearest cityShenandoah Junction, West Virginia
Coordinates39°21′50.23″N 77°52′21.07″W
Built1840
ArchitectJoel Blue
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No.94001286
Added to NRHPNovember 4, 1994[1]

The house closely resembles Belvedere, near Charles Town.

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. Jean T. Crolius (September 28, 1994). "National Register of Historic Places Nomination: Tackley Farm" (PDF). National Park Service. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)


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