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1780

Charles Washington built Happy Retreat, at Charles Town

Other events that happened on or around 1780

1799

Charles Washington died and was buried at Happy Retreat

Other events that happened on or around 1799

1837

Judge Isaac R. Douglas bought Happy Retreat

Other events that happened on or around 1837

1945

The name Happy Retreat was restored after being named Mordington by Isaac Douglas

Other events that happened on or around 1945

1973

Happy Retreat was added to the National Register of Historic Places

Other events that happened on or around 1973


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