Historical Houses of Bramwell,

This beautiful Victorian Era "Philip" Goodwill House reflects architecture found in the Bramwell historical homes. The Goodwill House was built in 1895. This house features a large 3rd floor ballroom. It has 17 rooms and is comprised of 6500 square feet. Local residents now refer to this historic house as the "Blue Lady". This is a view of the Historic "Philip Goodwill" House with the "Thomas" House in the background. (3/26/99). Photo : W. Petty - 1999

The Historic Perry House B & B is located on Main Street in Historic Bramwell and was built in 1902 by the Bramwell Bank's first cashier, J.B. Perry. It was occupied by the some of the Perry family members until 1982. The home is now operated as a B & B and is open year around. It features guest rooms furnished in the deep south tradition. Having recently stayed there this Editors rates this B & B "Five Star". It is outstanding in hospitality and service. It is a must stay for those who cherish the memories offerred by B & Bs. The owners and operators of the Perry house, Jim and Joyce Bishop are magnificant hosts.

BRAMWELL'S OLDEST HOUSE: (Photo. Not Available) According to relialble present sources the H.V. McNeer house is the oldest home in Bramwell. He bought it from the Bluestone Land Corp in 1889 for $1400.00, when lots were only selling for $300.00. The McGuffin home was not built in 1885 as previously reported. The center lot was not accuired until November 1887 for $300.00. It is doubted that the home was completed until 1890. The written source is the mercer county court records. Thus, these recently noted court records show that the Historic Dr. R. M. McGuffin House was incorrectly reported to be the oldest frame house in Bramwell. Some less reliable writings have reported it to be the oldest house on Bramwell.s Main Street. This house boasted the first indoor plumbing in town and had a free standing shower. It even had a windmill to help supply water, and there was a speaking tube from the front door to the bedroom.

H.V. McNeer is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. He was in his 50s when he died. He died not long after 1900. On January 30, 1899 he sold the house to his daughter, Nannie for $1.00. She sold it to Dr. Tanner on July 3, 1920. Dr. Tanner sold it to Dr. Little on Nov 15, 1924. Dr. Little sold it to my William Joe Miller's Grandmother Bess on March 9, 1946. (Information from Joe Miller of Bramwell. Joe now lives in the Historic McNeer house.)

Futher research indicates that Dr. H. V. McNeer's wife was Nannie M. Garver McNeer (1867 - 1939). She is burried in the Green Hill Cemetery, Frederick County, VA. Information from the Virginia Cemetery project gives a photograph of:

Mrs. McNeer's Tombstone ...........................