Valley View

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Valley View (Romney, West Virginia)

Valley View is a mid-19th-century Greek Revival residence and associated farm overlooking the South Branch Potomac River north of Romney, West Virginia. Valley View is on Depot Valley Road. The South Branch Valley Railroad adjacent to the farm is currently utilized by the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad.

The Valley View property was part of the South Branch Survey of Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron's Northern Neck Proprietary. It was settled by the Collins family in 1749, and acquired by the Parsons family before 1772. The Valley View house was built by James Parsons, Jr. in 1855. After the Civil War, Parsons' widow sold the farm to Charles Harmison. His wife Elizabeth Smith Harmison, inspired by her childhood Virginia home (Western View) and the scenic river views, named the farm Valley View. Following a series of owners, the property was purchased by the Mayhew family in 1979. Valley View's current proprietors, Robert and Kim Mayhew, have restored the historic residence and grounds.