About this property
Aberdeen is a historic plantation house located several miles north of Disputanta, Prince George County, Virginia. It was built sometime between 1790 and 1810, by Thomas Cocke. In 1790 Thomas inherited a 1,685-acre portion of his father's estate, Bonnacord, which he named "Aberdeen." Thomas's brother, John P. Cocke, inherited the remainder of Bonnacord. Thomas married Sarah Colley, daughter of Nathaniel and Martha Batte Colley of Tar Bay Plantation located about five miles west of Bonnacord.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 01001569. It was listed on February 11, 2002.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Aberdeen listed on the National Register?
Aberdeen was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 11, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Aberdeen?
Aberdeen is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Aberdeen?
The period of significance for Aberdeen is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1790.
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