The original structure was built in 1748 as a two-story, three bay limestone dwelling, with a steep gable roof and wide chimney caps.

During the French and Indian War, the legislature of Virginia designated the house and surrounding property "Fort Harrison."

[3] The home's original owner, Captain Daniel Harrison, was one of the first to use the plentiful supply of limestone for building.

Harrison became Under Sheriff of Augusta County[4] The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

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