Somerset (Powhatan, Virginia)

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Somerset
Location 2310 Ballsville Rd., Powhatan, Virginia
Coordinates 37°32′59″N 78°05′17″W / 37.54972°N 78.08806°W / 37.54972; -78.08806Coordinates: 37°32′59″N 78°05′17″W / 37.54972°N 78.08806°W / 37.54972; -78.08806
Area 20 acres (8.1 ha)
Architectural style Georgian, Federal
Governing body Private
NRHP Reference # 06000804[1]
VLR # 072-0040
Significant dates
Added to NRHP September 6, 2006
Designated VLR June 8, 2006[2]

Somerset is a historic home located near Powhatan, Powhatan County, Virginia. It was built in three sections, with the earliest dated to about 1775. It is a 1 1/2-story, four bay frame dwelling with a Hall and chamber plan. Also on the property are the contributing well, corn crib, and cemetery.[3]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2010-07-09. 
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013. 
  3. Gibson Worsham (June 2005). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Somerset".  and Accompanying four photos
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