Lemuel Chenoweth

Architect, Deceased Person

1811 – 1887

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Who was Lemuel Chenoweth?

Lemuel Chenoweth was a carpenter, legislator and self-educated architect. He is best known as one of nineteenth century America's master covered bridge builders.

Chenoweth and his brother Eli constructed 20 bridges, most of them covered, on four western Virginia turnpikes, notably on the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike system of western Virginia.

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Born
1811
Randolph County
Profession
Lived in
  • Virginia
Died
1887

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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