National Historic Landmark

Reynolds Homestead

Critz, Patrick County, Virginia
Listed
September 21, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000987

About this property

The Reynolds Homestead, also known as Rock Spring Plantation, is a historical site and former plantation worked by the enslaved, located on Homestead Lane in Critz, Virginia. First developed in 1814 by slaveowner Abram Reynolds, it was the primary home of R. J. Reynolds (1850–1918), founder of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, and the first major marketer of the cigarette. Upon liberation of the plantation in 1863, some 88 people were freed from captivity and enslavement. It was later designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977. The homestead is now an outreach facility of Virginia Tech, serving as a regional cultural center. The house is open for tours.

Location

Critz, Patrick County, Virginia
36.64352, -80.14924

Categories

INDUSTRYCOMMERCEARCHITECTURE
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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

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When was Reynolds Homestead listed on the National Register?

Reynolds Homestead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 21, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Reynolds Homestead?

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

Is Reynolds Homestead a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Reynolds Homestead has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Reynolds Homestead?

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

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