Fulton House
Why it's listed
Built in 1793 of native limestone in McConnellsburg, the Fulton House was a roadside inn on the main east-west road through the town, which had been established in 1786 by Daniel McConnell. An 1820 five-bay addition extended the building to eight bays on its west gable. By 1800 the town had about 50 houses and four taverns, and the Fulton House is regarded as one of the oldest surviving of these inns and perhaps the most prominent. Its guests reportedly included John and Abigail Adams, William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, James Buchanan and Eleanor Roosevelt. The building is considered a good example of the inns that lined early wagon roads and turnpikes. Its significance rests on the large vaulted arch at the basement level, the early log kitchen wing, and the original woodwork, including fireplace mantels and chair rails, in the 1793 section. A fire in 1945 gutted the 1820 addition.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the inn is one of the oldest surviving inns in McConnellsburg and was perhaps the most illustrious in the town. It is cited as an excellent example of the inns along early wagon roads and turnpikes, and its 1793 interiors, basement arch and early log kitchen wing are described as noteworthy.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 77001169, listed July 20, 1977. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 112--116 Lincoln Way East, McConnellsburg |
|---|---|
| County | Fulton County |
| Listed | July 20, 1977 |
| Reference number | 77001169 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1793, 1820 |
| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Being restored by the Borough of McConnellsburg and the Fulton County Historical Society; interior of the 1820 addition was gutted by fire in 1945. |
| Acreage | 0.6 |
| Within district | McConnellsburg Historic District |
| Coordinates | 39.93248, -77.99845 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 77001169.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5508442
- This listing as JSON
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