Somerset (Powhatan, Virginia)

Somerset
Distant view from the road
Location2310 Ballsville Rd., Powhatan, Virginia
Coordinates37°32′59″N 78°5′17″W / 37.54972°N 78.08806°W / 37.54972; -78.08806
Area20 acres (8.1 ha)
Architectural styleGeorgian, Federal
NRHP reference No.06000804[1]
VLR No.072-0040
Significant dates
Added to NRHPSeptember 6, 2006
Designated VLRJune 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+12-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. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
  3. ^ Gibson Worsham (June 2005). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Somerset" (PDF). and Accompanying four photos