Stephen Dubberly shared this history of the house, via Richard Wheeler: The house is owned by Dr. Hank Wheeler; it was built by his grandfather, Silas Wheeler in the early 1900s.
Update: This house was dismantled in 2020.
Silas Wheeler House, Bacon County
My Grandmother was Silas’s wife (Abby) Sister. In 2020 someone ignored the history of this fabulous house and went out and stole the house (probably for the lumber). Whatever they illegally gained will serve them only guilt
That’s sad news.
My mom grew up in that house in the 1930s
Wow, Janey! It’s great to hear from someone with a connection to this amazing house.
My grandfather farmed for Mr. Silas and my mom remembers living in this very house as a child! She was so moved to see the awesome picture of a childhood home. Thanks you so much for making her day
Janey, what is your moms name? Grandfather? We lived next house down from that house. Many, many,many years ago
I am a Bacon County native and would love to know the part of the county where this house is located. I know many Wheelers in Bacon County and am really curious about this particular home.
Laurinda, Please message me privately through the address on the website. Thanks.
Where is Bacon County is this located?
Good to see postings of Bacon County. That is where I was born and grew up. When I go I love to ride the old dirt roads.