Beauchamp House facts for kids
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Beauchamp House
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 Location in Maryland
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| Location | Old Westover Marion Road, Westover, Maryland |
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| Area | 18 acres (7.3 ha) |
| Built | 1710-1730 |
| NRHP reference No. | 84003855 |
| Added to NRHP | August 9, 1984 |
The Beauchamp House is a very old and special home located in Westover, in Somerset County, Maryland. It's also known by other names like Washburn House or Long Farm. This historic house stands right at the start of the Annemessex River.
It's a unique type of house called a "hall and parlor" house. This means it originally had two main rooms downstairs: a large hall for living and a smaller parlor for sleeping or special guests.
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What Makes the Beauchamp House Special?
The Beauchamp House is a one-and-a-half-story building. This means it has a full ground floor and a smaller upper floor, often with sloped ceilings. It's built with brick ends and a wooden frame.
The house shows us how homes were built a long time ago. It's a great example of early American architecture.
How the House Grew Over Time
The main part of the Beauchamp House was built in two steps. The first part was built between 1710 and 1730. This was the original "hall-plan" house.
Later, in the second half of the 1700s, the house got bigger. Two more rooms were added downstairs. These two rooms were eventually joined together to make one larger space. This shows how families changed their homes as their needs grew.
Why is the Beauchamp House Important?
The Beauchamp House is considered very important because of its history and architecture. Because of this, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
The National Register of Historic Places is a special list kept by the United States government. It includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. Being on this list helps protect these places for future generations.
Want to Learn More?
- Beauchamp House, Somerset County, including photo from 1983, at Maryland Historical Trust
