Saratoga (Boyce, Virginia)
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| Saratoga | |
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| (U.S. National Historic Landmark) | |
| Nearest city: | Boyce, Virginia |
| Built/Founded: | 1779 |
| Architect: | Unknown |
| Architectural style(s): | No Style Listed |
| Designated as NHL: | November 7, 1973[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | February 26, 1970[2] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 70000788 |
| Governing body: | Private |
Saratoga, also known as the General Daniel Morgan House, is a home near Boyce, Virginia. It is a gray limestone Georgian house built by Brig. Gen. Daniel Morgan, best known for his victory over the British at the Battle of Cowpens in 1781. He named it after the American victory at Battle of Saratoga.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973.[1][3]
It is located about .5 miles south of Boyce on the west side of County Route 723.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Saratoga. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-04-17.
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ Charles W. Snell (January 11, 1973), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: General Daniel Morgan House, Saratoga / SaratogaPDF (32 KB), National Park Service and Accompanying four photos, exterior, from 1942 and 1972PDF (32 KB)
[edit] External links
- Saratoga, Clarke County, one photo at Virginia DHR
- Saratoga, Main House & Outbuildings, Roseville Run, Boyce vicinity, Clarke County, VA: 3 photos, 2 data pages and supplemental material, at Historic American Building Survey
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