Willa Cather Birthplace

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Northwestern Pike
Gore, VA 22637

The Willa Cather Birthplace, also known as the Rachel E. Boak House, is a historic site near Gore, Virginia, where the renowned author Willa Cather was born in 1873. Built in the early 19th century by her great-grandfather, this log home has been enlarged twice and holds significant historical value as the birthplace of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist.

This simple two-story log house features original details such as flooring, stairwell, and batten doors, offering visitors a glimpse into the past. With its listing on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places, the Willa Cather Birthplace stands as a testament to the literary legacy of one of America's most celebrated authors.

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History99 year lease signing between The Clowser Foundation and the Frederick County Board of Supervisors on 1 June 2017.SpecialtiesPreservation of the Historic Clowser House
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