Morlunda
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Location | Northwest of Lewisburg on County Route 40, Lewisburg, West Virginia |
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Coordinates | 37°49′54″N 80°29′28″W / 37.83167°N 80.49111°WCoordinates: 37°49′54″N 80°29′28″W / 37.83167°N 80.49111°W |
Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
Built | 1827 |
Built by | John W. Dunn |
NRHP reference # | 77001374 |
Added to NRHP | March 25, 1977 |
Morlunda, also known as the Col. Samuel McClung Place and Oscar Nelson Farm, is a historic home located near Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1827–1828, and consists of a main house with ell. The main house is a two story brick building measuring 56 feet long and 21 feet deep. The ell measures 48 feet and it connects to a 1 1/2 story formerly detached kitchen.
It was built during 1827–1828 under direction of contractor and architect John W. Dunn. Interior woodwork was done by wood-carver Conrad Burgess and associates. Burgess and Dunn worked together on a number of houses, including Mountain Home.
The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.