National Register of Historic Places
Traveller's Rest
Traveller's Rest is a historic place in Kearneysville, Jefferson County, West Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72001288.
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Traveller's Rest
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About this place
What is Traveller's Rest?
Traveller's Rest, also known as the General Horatio Gates Home, is a historic plantation house located on Bowers Road near Kearneysville, West Virginia, built in 1773 and enlarged a few years later. It was the home of Continental Army General Horatio Gates from 1773 until 1790. The house is very little altered from that period, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972. It is located on private property and is not normally open to the public.
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Listing details
- Name
- Traveller's Rest
- City
- Kearneysville
- County
- Jefferson County
- State
- West Virginia
- Listed on the National Register
- November 15, 1972
- NRIS reference number
- 72001288
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 39.38886, -77.90126
When was Traveller's Rest listed on the National Register?
Traveller's Rest was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 1972.
Where is Traveller's Rest located?
Traveller's Rest is located in Kearneysville, Jefferson County, West Virginia at approximately 39.38886, -77.90126. See the map above.
Is Traveller's Rest a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Traveller's Rest is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.