About this property
Black Meadow (now known as "Wolftrap Farm") is a historic plantation house and farm complex located near Gordonsville, Orange County, Virginia. The house was built in 1856, and is a 1+1⁄2-story, three-bay, Greek Revival style dwelling with a front gable roof. It was renovated in 1916, with the addition of a two-story wood-frame ell and realignment of interior spaces. Also on the property are the contributing milk house (c. 1916), slave quarters (c.
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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 05001262. It was listed on November 16, 2005.
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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 Black Meadow listed on the National Register?
Black Meadow was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 16, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Black Meadow?
Black Meadow is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Black Meadow?
The period of significance for Black Meadow is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1856.
Can I research the history near Black Meadow?
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