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1792 Colonial
Bolivar
Middletown, Maryland 21769
Middletown, Maryland 21769
Beachley Home - White House Inn
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The Beachley House, located on the National Road, served as and inn, tavern and toll house.
Surrounded by park land and farms, the historic Beachley House, circa 1792, is located on the National Road at the base of South Mountain. Also known as the “White House Inn” this home and tavern hosted notable guests such as Daniel Webster, Henry Clay and Gen. Lafayette. During the Civil War this home served as a waypoint for General McClellan as his army advanced during the battle of South Mountain. Much of the original interior woodwork and fireplace mantel pieces remain intact. Recent improvements include improved and upgraded electric, plumbing and heating systems and replace roof. History abounds in the tavern room, parlor and bedrooms of this special home. Become a steward for a piece of American history.
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The tavern room and pass through bar served as a social waypoint as travelers moved west. Ladies were served in the sitting parlor.
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With 3 private bedrooms and a bunk room in the attic for drovers the inn served the Union Army as it advanced to the battle of South Mountain and later as a hospital.
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The Center Hall entry with stair case rising full with to the attic welcomed General McClellan as a guest of the inn.
| 4 Stories | |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Heated Sq. Ft. | 2,400 |
| Acres | 0.7 |
| Lot Size | 126 x 226 |
Features.
- 1st Floor Bath
- Attic
- Entry Hall
- Kitchen
- Unfinished Basement
- Master bedroom upstairs
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway - Dirt
- Porch
- Storm Windows
- Fireplaces
- Wood floors
- Oil Heating
- Range
- Refrigerator
- 18" Masonry Walls
- 9' Ceilings
- Well and Septic
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Archived in June, 2012
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