National Register of Historic Places

Grassdale

Trevilians, Louisa County, Virginia
Listed
July 1, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73002035

About this property

Grassdale is an Italianate-style villa in Louisa County, Virginia, notable for its size and style in a stable, rural region. The house was built in 1861 by James Maury Morris, Jr., a member of the prominent Morris family of Louisa County. The tract had originally been assembled by James Morris' grandfather, Colonel Richard Morris, who had established the neighboring Green Springs plantation. The property is part of the Green Springs National Historic Landmark District, established to preserve the notable houses of the area and their surrounding landscapes.

Location

Trevilians, Louisa County, Virginia
38.04315, -78.19620

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Westend
Industrial
1.6 mi
Hawkwood
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1.7 mi
Longwood
Industrial
1.8 mi
Boswell's Tavern
Early Republic
2.1 mi
Green Springs Historic District
Listed
2.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Trevilian Station – Second Day
1864Civil War
5.4 mi
Battle of Trevilian Station – First Day
1864Civil War
5.5 mi

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When was Grassdale listed on the National Register?

Grassdale was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 1, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Grassdale?

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

What is the period of significance for Grassdale?

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

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