White Hall, Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, WV
Summary
Significance: This building was erected in 1839 by William and Samuel B. Anderson and Dr. George B. Stephenson on land which was originally part of the Wager Six Acre Reservation. The Wagers were descendants of Roger Harper. It has been used as a warehouse, a tavern, and a residence. It was located in the downtown section of Harpers Ferry during the Civil War and was a backdrop for the Armory Engine House which served as a refuge for John Brown during his raid of 1859.
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-34
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N3
Survey number: HABS WV-156
Building/structure dates: 1838 Initial Construction
Building/structure dates: 1856 Subsequent Work
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