The Cedars (Greenwood, Virginia)

The Cedars
Location US 250, west of Interstate 64, near Greenwood, Virginia
Coordinates 38°2′28″N 78°44′20″W / 38.04111°N 78.73889°WCoordinates: 38°2′28″N 78°44′20″W / 38.04111°N 78.73889°W
Area 10.1 acres (4.1 ha)
Architectural style Greek Revival
Governing body Private
NRHP Reference # 89001909[1]
VLR # 002-0086
Significant dates
Added to NRHP December 27, 1990
Designated VLR April 18, 1989[2]

The Cedars, also known as Cocke's Tavern and The Casino, is a historic home located near Greenwood, Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built about 1850-1860, and is a large, two-story, five-bay, hipped-roof brick house in the Greek Revival style. It has a full grade-level basement, paired gable end chimneys, and prominent front and back porches. The front porch is two-stories and has a striking pediment. Also on the property is a contributing kitchen / servants quarter. The house has served as a residence, a boys' school, Civil War hospital, tanyard business and gambling casino, as well as (possibly) a tavern. It is considered one of the most architecturally distinguished antebellum houses in western Albemarle County.[3]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[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 05-12-2013. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  3. Geoffrey B. Henry (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: The Cedars". and Accompanying photo