Lee-Longsworth House
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The Lee-Longsworth House in Bolivar, West Virginia
, is an example of the transition from Georgian style architecture
to the Federal style. It preserves significant features of interior woodwork, and is associated with the Lee family
of Virginia
. The property was in 1799 leased by its then owner, Thomas Wilson, to the US Government. At some point after that time, the property was purchased by Richard B. Lee, his wife Elizabeth, Edmond I. Lee and Walton Jones to Ferdinando Fairfax
for $3000, subject to the government lease.
Throughout the nineteenth century the house changed hands frequently and was entangled in a number of court proceedings. During the American Civil War
it is alleged that Stonewall Jackson
occupied the house for a brief time,
Bolivar, West Virginia
Bolivar is a town in Jefferson County in the U.S. state of West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. The population was 1,045 at the 2000 census. Originally known as Mudfort, Bolivar was granted a charter as a town by the Virginia General Assembly in December 1825...
, is an example of the transition from Georgian style architecture
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
to the Federal style. It preserves significant features of interior woodwork, and is associated with the Lee family
Lee family
The Lee family of the United States is a historically significant Virginia and Maryland political family, whose many prominent members are known for their accomplishments in politics and the military. Through the past few hundred years it was believed that Colonel Richard Lee of Virginia descended...
of Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
. The property was in 1799 leased by its then owner, Thomas Wilson, to the US Government. At some point after that time, the property was purchased by Richard B. Lee, his wife Elizabeth, Edmond I. Lee and Walton Jones to Ferdinando Fairfax
Ferdinando Fairfax
Ferdinando Fairfax was a Virginia landowner and member of the prominent Fairfax family.- Life :...
for $3000, subject to the government lease.
Throughout the nineteenth century the house changed hands frequently and was entangled in a number of court proceedings. During the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
it is alleged that Stonewall Jackson
Stonewall Jackson
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occupied the house for a brief time,