About this property
Pilgrim's Rest, also known as Belle Mont Grove and Mount Wesley, is a historic home and national historic district located near Nokesville, Prince William County, Virginia. It dates to the 18th century, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, three-bay, Tidewater style, frame dwelling with a double-pile, side hall plan. It has a one-story, gable-roofed, rebuilt kitchen and dining addition dated to 1956, when the house was remodeled. The house features a pair of unusual exterior brick chimneys on the south end with a two-story pent closet. Also included in the district are a late-19th century frame granary / barn, a frame, gable-roofed tool shed, and an icehouse constructed of concrete block with a metal gable roof.
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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 03001434. It was listed on January 16, 2004.
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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 Pilgrim's Rest (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Pilgrim's Rest (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 16, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Pilgrim's Rest (Boundary Increase)?
Pilgrim's Rest (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pilgrim's Rest (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Pilgrim's Rest (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Pilgrim's Rest (Boundary Increase)?
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