Foultz House - This early 19th century stone house in Washington County is owned by the Department of Natural Resources and is available for curatorship.

Preserving Properties
Tax Credits

Preservation in Progress
  Alms House
  Brumbaugh-Kendle
    -Grove
  Foultz House
  French Lane
  Ridenour House
  Seibert-Fernsler

Alms House

Preservation in Progress

The Alms House on Locust Street was built in 1799 and is the oldest extant purpose-built alms house in the state. The City of Hagerstown purchased this property at auction and, after considering options, decided to tear down the building for a neighborhood parking lot.

Penny Nigh, a Hagerstown City Councilwoman, drew much attention and put forth a tremendous effort to save the house before she approached the Trust. WCHT consulted with the mayor, council and staff of the city and persuaded them of the value of the property. A Request for Proposal was put out and responses were received. However, none of the offers have been accepted. The city did receive a grant with which they stabilized the house and defrayed some of the cost of acquisition. The City Council is not presently considering further action.

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