Built ca. 1798-1800 Opened 1799 Added to NRHP 12 December 1985 | NRHP Reference # 85003521 Area 3 ha Nearest city Charles Town | |
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Architectural styles Federal architecture, American Colonial Similar Capt William and Luca, Richwood Hall, Prato Rio, Rion Hall, Cedar Lawn | ||
Hillside, also known as Little Elmington, is a 1½ story brick house near Charles Town, West Virginia dating to circa 1798–1800. The house possesses a striking two-story gallery supported by five large round columns. The property includes a rubblestone barn and spring house. The house's name refers to its construction into the natural hillside in a manner similar to that of a bank barn, with the principal entry on the upper, uphill level.
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