Seaton (South Boston, Virginia)

Seaton
Location N of South Boston on U.S. 501, near South Boston, Virginia
Coordinates 36°44′41″N 78°55′24″W / 36.74472°N 78.92333°WCoordinates: 36°44′41″N 78°55′24″W / 36.74472°N 78.92333°W
Area 12 acres (4.9 ha)
Built 1856-1857, 1887
Architect Dabbs, Josiah
Architectural style Gothic Revival
Governing body Private
NRHP Reference # 80004193[1]
VLR # 041-0050
Significant dates
Added to NRHP May 19, 1980
Designated VLR March 18, 1980[2]

Seaton is a historic house located near South Boston, Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1856-1857, and is a 1 1/2-story, gable roofed wood frame dwelling set on a stone and brick foundation in the Gothic Revival style. It was enlarged by a 2 1/2-story addition and kitchen wing in 1887. Also on the property is a contributing carriage shed and shed.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[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 (March 1980). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Seaton". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo