About this property
Lee Hall or Lee Hall Mansion is a historic brick plantation house that was built during the period from 1848 to 1859. The community of Lee Hall, Virginia is named for it. The house and village are located near the junction of U.S. 60 and VA 238, in Newport News, Virginia. The current 12.29-acre (4.97 ha) property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The listed property includes two contributing buildings: The Main House (open to the public) and the former Kitchen (closed to public, used as staff offices).
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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 72001510. It was listed on December 5, 1972.
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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 Lee Hall listed on the National Register?
Lee Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 5, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Lee Hall?
Lee Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lee Hall?
The period of significance for Lee Hall is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1848.
Can I research the history near Lee Hall?
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