The original section was built about 1775, and enlarged with a frame addition in the early 19th century, and further enlarged about 1835–1840.

It is a two-story, "L"-plan, log and frame dwelling with a central-passage plan.

it was the residence of Congressman and diplomat John Pendleton.

[3] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.

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