John Bell House in

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, also known as Stonehigh or John Webb House was built in c. 1810 by John Bell. It was listed on the

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in 1983. It is a two-story stone house built c.1810 with a one-story stone ell built at the same time. It also has a one-story brick ell built c.1840 to serve as a kitchen. In 1982 was in excellent condition. It was then in a picturesque rural setting but is now within Lexington. with The property includes a brick

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, a two-story spring house and granary, and more.

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