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[edit | edit source]

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.