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Graceland Graceland, named after the younger daughter of U.S. Sen. Henry G. Davis, was built by the Davis family in 1883 as a summer home. A three-story stone mansion with multiple chimneys and a small turret, it features by large porches of the time, high ceiling, native wood paneling, large fireplaces, Norman French architecture, and Tiffany windows. Today the completely renovated building operates as a country inn and restaurant.
Early Graceland	Graceland 1896
Graceland Front	Graceland top view

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100 Campus Drive • Elkins, WV 26241 • 304-637-1900
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