National Register of Historic Places

Fort Chiswell Mansion

Max Meadows, Wythe County, Virginia
Listed
May 5, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
71000992

About this property

The Mansion at Fort Chiswell, also known as the McGavock Mansion and Fort Chiswell Mansion, is a historic home located at Fort Chiswell near Max Meadows, Wythe County, Virginia. It was constructed in 1839–1840, by Stephen and Joseph Cloyd McGavock, and is a two-story, Greek Revival style brick dwelling. The front facade features two-story diastyle portico composed of two provincial Greek Doric order columns supporting a pediment. It has a steep gable ends with slightly projecting end chimneys and one-story Italianate bracketed porches. It has a two-story rear ell with a frame gallery and an attached a one-story brick kitchen. It is a private residence, available for tours and events. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

Location

Max Meadows, Wythe County, Virginia
36.94568, -80.93776

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Nearby Historic Sites

McGavock Family Cemetery
Listed
0.7 mi
Graham's Forge Mill
Industrial
2.9 mi
Graham, Maj. David, House
Industrial
4.2 mi
Wythe County Poorhouse Farm
Industrial
5.6 mi
Sanders Farm
Industrial
6 mi

Nearby Battles

Stoneman's Raid – Wytheville
1865Civil War
8.1 mi
Battle of Wytheville (July 18, 1863)
1863Civil War
8.1 mi
Raid on Wytheville (Wythe County)
1863Civil War
8.1 mi

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When was Fort Chiswell Mansion listed on the National Register?

Fort Chiswell Mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Fort Chiswell Mansion?

Fort Chiswell Mansion is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fort Chiswell Mansion?

The period of significance for Fort Chiswell Mansion is recorded as the early_republic era.

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