Ridge Dale's Grand 19th-Century Vibes - Washington Bottom Farm

A 19th-century Greek Revival plantation, once lived in by a distant cousin of George Washington for two and a half decades, situated on a West Virginia plateau overlooking the South Branch Potomac River. Fact: A fort was briefly in the neighborhood.

Ridgedale, better known as Washington Bottom Farm and Ridge Dale, is a shining beacon of 19th-century architecture. Set on a plateau gazing over the South Branch Potomac River, north of Romney, West Virginia, its roots go back to the late 1700s. Thomas Fairfax, the 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, mapped the land in 1749, where Washington Bottom Farm now stands. Peter Peters was the initial settler in 1725. Nearby, Richard Williams, a former Native American captive, set up Fort Williams in 1756, a sort-term fort for troops during the French and Indian War. After 25 years, George William Washington, a relation of George Washington, moved in and resided there till the end of his days. These days, it's a private residence, but history fans can catch a glimpse of the house from the road. In recent times, history enthusiasts can check out this vintage abode a few times a year during the tours.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Ridge Dale's Grand 19th-Century Vibes - Washington Bottom Farm

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