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| Alexander Young Log House - Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| HSP Category | Building |
| Period | 1840 |
| HSP Style | Log house |
| Builder | Alexander Young |
| Construction | Hewn logs |
| No. Stories | 2 |
| Original Use | Home |
| Present Use | Museum |
Historical Significance:
This Log house in nearly unaltered condition has two stories. The interior staircase to the second floor is 22 ft. wide by 26 ft. long. It was built in 1840, lived in for 36 years and stood empty for 36 years. The Washington Chapter acquired this property in 1912 with some of the original furniture still on display.
Acknowledgements: The Washington Chapter, NSDAR owns, operates, and maintains this log house museum and has regularly scheduled events.
Form Submitted By: Washington Chapter, NSDAR 10/30/2010
Designations:
- National Register of Historical Places
- State Historical Commission
- County Historical Commission
- City Landmark
Historic Marker:
- Marker Organization: Washington Chapter
- Marker Date: October 14, 1973
- Marker Text: Cabin placed on NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES August 14, 1973 Plaque in memory of Zelma and Gertrude Letts
Funded By:
This property is funded by donations, grants and some fund-raising by the chapter.
Information for the Visitors:
What you need to know if interested in visiting this destination:
- Condition of Property: Preserve
- Open to the Public? Yes
- Public Fee: None
- Public Hours: Sundays in Summer from 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
- Is it Family Friendly? Yes
- Lodging? No
- Brochure available? Yes
- Catalog available? No
- DVD available? Yes
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