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°WCoordinates: 37°30′49″N 78°5′4″W / 37.51361°N 78.08444°W
Area 5 acres (2.0 ha)
Built c. 1750-1799, 1803-1806, 1830s
Governing body Private
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 1/2-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. 1.0 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. Howard J. Kittell (May 1986). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Blenheim". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo