Magnolia Grange - Chesterfield, VA
Posted by: 
bluesnote
N 37° 22.503 W 077° 30.405
18S E 278040 N 4139427
A family home, turned into a public museum.
Waymark Code: WMM1Y5
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2014
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."
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Admission Prices:
free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
Hours of Operation: Not listed
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