The Jones–Bowman House was built in 1842 in

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. The house was built by J. Jones who was the son of an

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. It is believed that the house was part of the

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. The house has remained preserved as it was built. It is a two-story home in an "L" shape. A spiral staircase and four wood-burning fireplaces have not been altered since the house was built. The house was purchased by E. Bowman in 1885. It was listed on the

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in December 1976.

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