List of historic houses in Virginia

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== List of Historic Houses in Virginia ==

Virginia, one of the original thirteen colonies, is home to numerous historic houses that reflect its rich history and cultural heritage. These historic houses span various architectural styles and periods, offering a glimpse into the lives of prominent figures and everyday citizens from the past.

Notable Historic Houses

• Mount Vernon: The plantation home of George Washington, the first President of the United States. Located near Alexandria, Virginia, Mount Vernon is a prime example of 18th-century Georgian architecture.

• Monticello: The primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. Monticello is located near Charlottesville, Virginia and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Gunston Hall: The home of George Mason, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Gunston Hall is located in Mason Neck, Virginia and is known for its Georgian architecture.

• Berkeley Plantation: One of the first plantations in America, located in Charles City County, Virginia. It is the ancestral home of the Harrison family, including Benjamin Harrison V, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States.

• Shirley Plantation: The oldest active plantation in Virginia, located in Charles City County, Virginia. It has been continuously operated by the same family since the 17th century.

• Tuckahoe Plantation: The boyhood home of Thomas Jefferson, located in Goochland County, Virginia. Tuckahoe is an example of early American colonial architecture.

• Woodlawn Plantation: Built by George Washington for his nephew, Major Lawrence Lewis, and his wife, Eleanor "Nelly" Custis Lewis, who was Martha Washington's granddaughter. Located in Fairfax County, Virginia.

• Agecroft Hall: A Tudor-style mansion originally built in England in the late 15th century and later transported to Richmond, Virginia in the 20th century.

• Bacon's Castle: The oldest brick dwelling in Virginia, located in Surry County, Virginia. It is an example of Jacobean architecture and was the site of Bacon's Rebellion in 1676.

Related Pages

• History of Virginia
• Architecture of Virginia
• List of National Historic Landmarks in Virginia
• Colonial Virginia
• Plantations in the American South