National Historic Landmark

Brandon

Burrowsville, Prince George County, Virginia
Listed
November 11, 1969
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
69000271

About this property

Lower Brandon Plantation (or simply Brandon or Brandon Plantation and initially known as Martin's Brandon) is located on the south shore of the James River in present-day Prince George County, Virginia. The plantation is an active farm and was tended perhaps from 1607 on, and more clearly from 1614 on, making it one of the longest-running agricultural enterprises in the United States. It has an unusual brick mansion in the style of Palladio's "Roman Country House" completed in the 1760s, and was perhaps designed by Thomas Jefferson. The Virginia plantation was established in 1616 by Captain John Martin, one of the original leaders of the Virginia Colony at Jamestown in 1607. The plantation was owned by the Harrison family for over two centuries, from 1700–1926. Restored by Robert Williams Daniel in the early 20th century, it is a National Historical Landmark.

Location

Burrowsville, Prince George County, Virginia
37.25865, -76.99100

Categories

AGRICULTUREARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Brandon listed on the National Register?

Brandon was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1969.

What type of historic resource is Brandon?

Brandon is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Brandon a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Brandon has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Brandon?

The period of significance for Brandon is recorded as the industrial era.

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