Blenheim (Ballsville, Virginia)

Blenheim
Location 6177 Blenheim Rd., near Ballsville, Virginia
Coordinates 37°30′49″N 78°5′4″W / 37.51361°N 78.08444°W / 37.51361; -78.08444Coordinates: 37°30′49″N 78°5′4″W / 37.51361°N 78.08444°W / 37.51361; -78.08444
Area 5 acres (2.0 ha)
Built c. 1750 (1750)-1799, 1803-1806, 1830s
NRHP Reference # 86003475[1]
VLR # 072-0003
Significant dates
Added to NRHP December 11, 1986
Designated VLR July 15, 1986[2]

Blenheim is a historic home located near Ballsville, Powhatan County, Virginia. It is a 1 12-story, U-shaped vernacular frame dwelling. The earliest section is dated to the 18th century, with the two 19th-century wings, dating to 1803–06 and the mid-1830s. Three minor 20th-century additions have also been constructed. Also on the property is a contributing smokehouse.[3]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. Howard J. Kittell (May 1986). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Blenheim" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo


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