National Register of Historic Places

Greenwood

Culpeper, Culpeper County, Virginia
Listed
November 22, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85002914

About this property

Greenwood is a historic plantation house located at Culpeper, Culpeper County, Virginia. It consists of a 1+1⁄2-story, three-bay, center block dating to the late-18th or early-19th century, with one-story wings dated to 1823–1824. The original section has a hall-parlor plan dwelling. In 1825, Greenwood received as visitors the Marquis de Lafayette and former President James Monroe during Lafayette's celebrated tour as "guest of the nation." During the American Civil War Federal troops occupied the house and plantation and placed a cannon on the lawn. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Location

1931 Orange Rd.
Culpeper, Culpeper County, Virginia
38.45296, -77.99799

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

Burgandine House
Industrial
1.1 mi
Culpeper Municipal Electric Plant and Waterworks
Industrial
1.2 mi
South East Street Historic District
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1.2 mi
Hill Mansion
Industrial
1.2 mi
Culpeper National Cemetery
Listed
1.2 mi

Nearby Battles

Engagement at Culpeper Court House (April 1863)
1863Civil War
1.4 mi
Culpeper Court House Fight (Sept 1863)
1863Civil War
1.6 mi
Culpeper Court House Skirmish (1862)
1862Civil War
1.6 mi

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When was Greenwood listed on the National Register?

Greenwood was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 22, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Greenwood?

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

What is the period of significance for Greenwood?

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

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