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Bowman's Folly, Folly Creek, Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia

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Bowman's Folly, Folly Creek, Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia

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Summary

Significance: One of the finest mansions on the Shore and once home of Brigadier General John Cropper, famous Revolutionary War officer; personal friend of George Washington and General Lafayette.
Survey number: HABS VA-625
Building/structure dates: 1816 Initial Construction

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Date

1933 - 1970

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Contributors

Historic American Buildings Survey, creator

place

Location

Accomac (Va.), 37.71937, -75.66456

Google Map of 37.7193695, -75.6645551

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Source

Library of Congress

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Link

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