French, Teter Myers, House
a.k.a. Peter Sperow House
Jct. of Rts. 1 and 3, Hedgesville, WVThe Teter Myers French house is very significant for its unique transitional architectural style. A further significance is its landscape and scenic view. It is situated on a hill. A view of the Spring Mill Complex is seen in the distance. With its boxwood path to the entrance of the house, it brings to mind a Southern plantation house.
Teter French's grandfather, John French, settled on an adjoining tract of land on Tullys Branch in 1771. Teter French built the house in 1860 just before the Civil War. After the War debts became so enormous Teter French sold his lovely mansion in 1876 and left Berkeley County.
Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
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