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National Register of Historic Places

Fruit Hill

Also known as Robinson-Andrews-Hoxton House

On the National Register since 198838 years
Greek RevivalListed 1988Shepherdstown

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Fruit Hill

Fruit Hill, at Shepherd Grade, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 26, 1988. It was among the first 7 of Shepherdstown’s 11 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 140 other West Virginia listings. The listing covers 4 acres.

What it isBuilding in West Virginia, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 72 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Fruit Hill

Shepherd Grade, Shepherdstown

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

9 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

More like it

Greek Revival style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.

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Questions about Fruit Hill

Is Fruit Hill on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Sep 26, 1988 (Register number 88001588).

Is Fruit Hill a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; West Virginia has 18 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Tolson's Chapel and School, 4.2 miles away.

Can you visit Fruit Hill?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Fruit Hill?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 72 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 86535324 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.