Magnolia Grange - Chesterfield, VA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 37° 22.503 W 077° 30.405
18S E 278040 N 4139427
A family home, turned into a public museum.
Waymark Code: WMM1XF
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
Views: 1

The grange was a long time house, turned into a public museum. The plaque says, "Built in 1822 by William Winfree, this Federal-style house was named the for the large stand of magnolia trees in the front yard. It was originally surrounded by a 600-acre farm. A business at the Courthouse; a grist mill formerly stood on nearby Cold Water Run. From 1882 to 1969 it was the residence of the Cogbill family, whose members figured prominently the political history of Chesterfield County."
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1822

Architectural Period/Style: Federal-style

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Manor


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
All in the description.


Main Material of Construction: Brick

Private/Public Access: Public

Admission Fee (if applicable): 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Rating:

Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed

Architect (if known): Not listed

Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed

Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

Related Website: Not listed

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