Aspen Hall (Martinsburg, West Virginia)

Aspen Hall, also known as the Edward Beeson House, is a historic Georgian-style stone house built in 1771, making it the oldest house in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Originally constructed as a fortified home by Edward Beeson I, it features a remarkable entrance hall and has undergone various alterations over the years. The property also includes Mendenhall's Fort, a significant site from the French and Indian War, where George Washington once garrisoned troops. Aspen Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, making it a noteworthy destination for tourists and researchers interested in early American history.