The Campbell Mansion
The Home Of Alexander Campbell

The 24 Room House Of Alexander Campbell dates back to 1795. It was built by Campbell's father-in-law John Brown. The pictured home above was built in stages. The finished structure was completed in 1840.

The Campbell Mansion Is On The National Register Of Buildings

One-Room School Room Rebuilt In The 1950's, The Floor Boards Are Original To The Structure

Kitchen Area Behind The Mansion

Leading From The Back Of The Mansion Back Toward The Study

Main Living Area

Death Bed And Death Mask In Background Of Alexander Campbell

Toward Kitchen Area In Campbell Mansion

Dining Area Toward Stranger's Hall

Sitting Room In Stranger's Hall, Added To Campbell Mansion In 1840
Visitors Staying Here Included: Henry Clay, James A. Garfield, John C. Calhoun,
Daniel Webster, & Jefferson Davis

Basement Area Where The Campbells Lived During The Period When The Buffalo Seminary
Was Being Conducted From 1818-August,1823. One "legend" says that the poor ventilation in
the basement of the old house led to the premature deaths of Campbell's first wife, and some
of his children, but no evidence has ever arisen to support this. Margaret did not die until
October of 1827, and the family had long since not lived in the basement of the house.

Location: 3/4 mile east of Bethany, West Virginia

Tours of the Mansion are available for groups. Call (304) 829-4258

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