Folly Castle - Petersburg, Virginia
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 37° 13.612 W 077° 24.568
18S E 286236 N 4122760
Historic house in the Folly Castle Historic District in Petersburg, Virginia.
Waymark Code: WMT55E
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/27/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
Views: 1

Folly Castle

Folly Castle was built in 1763 by Peter Jones, V. Jones was the second grandson of Peter Jones, the trader and alleged source of the town's name. Whe constructed, Folly Castle was a two-story, wood frame, Georgian styled residence. Folly Castle received its name on account of the perceived extravagance of its childless owner in erecting such a large of a home. The house was remodeled to its current Victorian appearance between 1865 and 1885. The house is well maintained and is in very good condition. - paraphrased from Historic District Nomination form.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1763

Additional Dates of Construction:
1865-1885


Architectural Period/Style: Originally Georgian - Now Italianate

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


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Built by grandson of the individual that Petersburg was named for.


Listed Building Status (if applicable): Contributing building in historic district on National Register

Main Material of Construction: Wood

Private/Public Access: Private

Related Website: [Web Link]

Rating:

Architect (if known): Not listed

Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed

Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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