Near the South Fork of the Shenandoah stands this old house built in 1760. It was the home of an early settler, Martin Kauffman. He was a Mennonite minister and for a time, the house served as a meeting house for the congregation.
Next to the house is a nice looking farm.
Route 211 crosses the South Fork of the Shenandoah within sight of the house and farm. An earlier bridge nearby was burned during the Civil War by order of Stonewall Jackson, whose army was being pursued by Federal forces under General Shields.From 1870 to 1910, a ferry served as the primary way to cross the river here. (See my May 14, 2018 post for a mural of the ferry.)
So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteUm lugar muito bonito, gostei de ver.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.
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...I love the views of the house and farm. In this area 1760 is an early date for any settlement. Thanks Linda for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteThe first photo of the solitary house pleases me very much.
ReplyDeleteI have no favorite, and enjoy both the older home which is kept up as well as a working farm...and any river photos will always please me!
ReplyDeleteLovely scenes. I like the one of the water and bridges.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful farming country and interesting historical information about the buildings, the bridges and the ferry. Thanks for the link showing the mural.
ReplyDeleteQuite a beautiful countryside.
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