William G. Brown House
Introduction
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Front view from Tunnelton Street (view from northwest to southeast)

Front view from Tunnelton Street (view from west to east)

Front view from Tunnelton Street (view from southwest to northeast)

Backstory and Context
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Mr. Brown was also elected to the General Assembly of
Virginia in 1832. In 1863, Mr. Brown was elected to Congress to represent the
newly formed state of West Virginia. He was the first president of the Bank of
Kingwood. Three Congressmen have lived in this house - William G. Brown,
William Brown Jr., and Melvin Snyder Sr. The house is still in use. It is owned by the current Prosecuting Attorney of Preston County, Melvin C. Snyder III.
Cite This Entry
Shockey, William. "William G. Brown House." Clio: Your Guide to History. June 15, 2018. Accessed July 26, 2025. https://theclio.com/entry/61904