Kanawha (Luray, Virginia)

Kanawha, also known as Tuckahoe, is a historic home in Luray, Virginia, built in 1921. This impressive 2+1⁄2-story Classical Revival style residence features a striking hipped roof adorned with green Spanish tiles and a semicircular Corinthian portico at the front. The property includes additional historical elements such as gate pillars from 1923, an outbuilding from 1920, and weirs dating back to 1881. Developed by local businessman and mayor Vernon H. Ford, Kanawha was recognized for its historical significance and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999, making it an intriguing destination for tourists and researchers interested in early 20th-century architecture and local history.