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View of the Charles Town Academy, one of the first West Virginia academies, founded in 1797. Three sons of James Madison, fourth president of the United States, were educated here.
The back of the building was built ca. 1795, the  front addition was added by Captain William Kable, ca. 1877. Refer to the back of the photograph for more information