Magnolia Grange - 1882 - Chesterfield, VA
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bluesnote
N 37° 22.503 W 077° 30.405
18S E 278040 N 4139427
A family home, turned into a public museum.
Waymark Code: WM15JGQ
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 01/12/2022
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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."
Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: 1822
Full Inscription (unless noted above):
Magnolia Grange
built c. 1822
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the Untied States Department of the Interior
Website (if available): Not listed
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