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The Stuart Mansion will be having Open House for the Walking Tour on 7/22/06.  In fact, the Town Birthday Cake will be served on the porch.  A classic example of architectural 'Robber-Light", the Mansion boasts several chandeliers (smaller ones in the same room echo the main one), as well as several original fireplaces / mantels, and stained glass.  Please note the kitchen - Mrs. Stuart insisted on doing the cabinetry herself.  It is beautiful. 

It is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings: 

Stuart, W. Scott, House (added 1993 - Building - #93000220)
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown
Architectural Style: Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements
Area of Significance: Architecture
Period of Significance: 1900-1924
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Domestic
Historic Sub-function: Single Dwelling
Current Function: Domestic
Current Sub-function: Single Dwelling

(Current information on the Register is now outdated.  The Stuart Mansion is now the Law Offices of Heather Ireland Molessa and Matthew Alexander)

Now the Doddridge County Historical Museum -as seen from the Courthouse.

Originally served as the County jail for 50 years (until 1957).  Complete list of Sheriffs available in the Museum.  The Museum houses historical items from the 18th through the 20th Centuries. The original jail cells are maintained as the were when the jail closed and are open for public viewing.
Open Tuesdays 11 to 3 pm, or by appointment.
 

                                        Doddridge County Museum / Old County Jail
                                                                                 2005 Photo courtesy of Walter Dotson