Rosemont (Powhatan, Virginia)
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| Location | 4747 Cosby Rd., near Powhatan, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 37°36′22″N 77°58′42″W / 37.60611°N 77.97833°WCoordinates: 37°36′22″N 77°58′42″W / 37.60611°N 77.97833°W |
| Area | 20 acres (8.1 ha) |
| Built | 1898 |
| Architect | Dodd, C.L. |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne, Stick/eastlake |
| NRHP Reference # | 08000482[1] |
| VLR # | 072-0169 |
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| Added to NRHP | May 29, 2008 |
| Designated VLR | March 20, 2008[2] |
Rosemont, also known as Taylor's Seat and Hardscrabble, is a historic home located near Powhatan, Powhatan County, Virginia. It was built in 1898, and is a 2 1/2-story, frame dwelling in the Queen Anne / Stick Style. It features Gothic Revival detailing, varying window types, stained glass, wainscoting and a plethora of fireplaces. Also on the property are the contributing original frame stable and cemetery.[3]
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.[1]
References
I live in this house and it is actually 4 stories total; an English basement, first and second floor, and a walk up full attic. It is certainly a wonderful historic landmark deep within the heart of Powhatan.
- 1 2 Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ↑ G. Swift Williams, Jr. (October 2007). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Rosemont" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos
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