John Mathias Homestead
Mathias, WVJohn Mathias House, also known as Mathias Homestead, is a historic home located at Mathias, Hardy County, West Virginia, consisting of two sections, one built about 1797 and the second about 1825. The two hewn-log sections are joined by a frame "dog trot," or what has been referred to locally as the "entry." The older section is two stories with a double porch and slightly taller than the newer section. It was home to the Mathias family for 165 years before being deeded to the Mathias Civic Center Association in 1974. This home is open for tours only during certain times of the year. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
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