Graceland (Elkins, West Virginia)
Historic house in West Virginia, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Historic house in West Virginia, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Graceland is a historic house on the campus of Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, West Virginia. It was the summer home of Henry Gassaway Davis, a United States senator from 1871–1883, and a major force in West Virginia's coal industry in the late 19th century. The mansion was completed in 1893. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the National Historic Landmark Davis and Elkins Historic District. It is now the centerpiece of an inn and conference center.[2]
Graceland | |
Location | Campus of Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, West Virginia |
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Coordinates | 38°55′51.1″N 79°50′57.4″W |
Built | 1892 |
Part of | Davis and Elkins Historic District (ID96001129) |
NRHP reference No. | 70000666[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | September 17, 1970 |
Designated NHLDCP | June 7, 1998 |
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