About this property
Belmead (also known as Belmead Plantation , or Belmead-on-the-James ) is a historic plantation located near Powhatan, Powhatan County, Virginia, designed by architect Alexander Jackson Davis for Philip St. George Cocke — and constructed about 1845. It later became the site of two Black Catholic schools, St. Emma Military Academy and St. Francis de Sales, including the only military academy for African-American males.
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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 69000270. It was listed on November 11, 1969.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Belmead (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?
Belmead (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1969.
What type of historic resource is Belmead (Additional Documentation)?
Belmead (Additional Documentation) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Belmead (Additional Documentation)?
The period of significance for Belmead (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1845.
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