Oakridge (Blackstone, Virginia)

Oakridge
Oakridge, September 2012
Location W of Blackstone off VA 626, Blackstone, Virginia
Coordinates 37°5′4″N 78°5′26″W / 37.08444°N 78.09056°WCoordinates: 37°5′4″N 78°5′26″W / 37.08444°N 78.09056°W
Area 60 acres (24 ha)
Governing body Private
NRHP Reference # 78003035[1]
VLR # 067-0014
Significant dates
Added to NRHP January 30, 1978
Designated VLR March 15, 1977[2]

Oakridge is an historic home located near Blackstone, Nottoway County, Virginia. The main house is an early-19th century frame structure consisting of a two-story, three-bay western section and a 1 1/2-story, one-bay east wing. It sits on a brick foundation and has a gable roof with modillion cornice. The interior features a handsome stair in the Chinese Chippendale taste.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[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. Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission staff (March 1977). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Oakridge". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo

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