National Register of Historic Places

Red Hill Farm

Pedlar Mills, Amherst County, Virginia
Listed
June 8, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80004168

About this property

Red Hill Farm is a historic home located near Pedlar Mills, Amherst County, Virginia. The main house was built about 1824–1825, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, Federal style brick dwelling. It has a double-pile, central-hall plan. It measures 55 feet by 42 feet, and has a slate covered hipped roof. Also on the property are a contributing brick kitchen building and "Round Top," the former overseer's residence dating to the late-18th century. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Location

Pedlar Mills, Amherst County, Virginia
37.55940, -79.26641

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Sources

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

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When was Red Hill Farm listed on the National Register?

Red Hill Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 8, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Red Hill Farm?

Red Hill Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Red Hill Farm?

The period of significance for Red Hill Farm is recorded as the industrial era.

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