Hancock-Wirt-Caskie House

Built 1808

Once home of William Wirt 1816-1818

lawyer, author, politician

Attorney General of the United States

This Federal Period house

is a superior example of its type

Acquired in 1970 by

The William Byrd Branch of the

Association for the Preservation

of Virginia Antiquities

Marker is at the intersection of North 5th Street and Main Street (Virginia Route 147), on the right when traveling south on North 5th Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

HMDB