Murray-Copeland-Dawson House, ca. 1896

Built by Jno. Murray between 1896-1900, this symmetrical "T" house with applied porch is a typical tidewater house. The "I" house is one of the most basic American building forms, consisting of 4 "pens" (single building unit) with two on top and two on bottom. In the South, fireplaces were built on the ends of the buildings, to keep most ofthe heat outside, while in the North, fireplaces were built in the center of the house. This home exhibits a nice two-story porch.