National Register of Historic Places

Rose Bower

Stoney Creek, Dinwiddie County, Virginia
Listed
February 5, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
91000020

About this property

Rose Bower is a historic farm complex located at Stoney Creek, Dinwiddie County, Virginia. The first building on the property is the 1+1⁄2-story kitchen built about 1818 as the primary dwelling. The main dwelling was built in 1826 during the Federal period. It is a two-story, frame, hall-parlor-plan house with a 1+1⁄2-story rear ell. Also on the property are a contributing early well cover, smokehouse, and the Rose family cemetery. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. There is a Rose Bower in Devon, England. Its farm 'Narramore' has held a smokehouse for fish, kippers and mackerel, and a few rabbits. The property has been developed with extensive gardens. Most of the property is devoted to a working stud farm for thoroughbred horses.

Location

Stoney Creek, Dinwiddie County, Virginia
36.93749, -77.54159

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Rose Bower listed on the National Register?

Rose Bower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 5, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Rose Bower?

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

What is the period of significance for Rose Bower?

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

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