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[PaigeBooth]

Is the Gibson-Todd House still a private home?

Laurie,

Yes, the Gibson-Todd House is still a private residence. The grounds are very well kept and the home is maintained.
The home was built by John Gibson (1825-1904) on South Samuel Street in Charles Town in 1891. Gibson was the commanding colonel of Jefferson County's contingent of the Virginia Militia. These troops, under Gibson's command, were the first to arrive at Harper's Ferry during Brown's raid. In recognition of his service, Gibson received the table on which John Brown's death warrant was signed.
After the war, Gibson returned to Jefferson County where he served as mayor of Charles Town. He died at his home in 1904.
We were told that if you see the current owner outside, he will come and talk with you if you ask him. Unfortunately, the owner was not outside during our visit. I unlatched the gate and rang the doorbell but no one answered.