National Historic Landmark

Sabine Hall

Tappahannock, Richmond County, Virginia
Listed
November 11, 1969
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
69000277

About this property

Sabine Hall is a historic house located near Warsaw in Richmond County, Virginia. Built about 1734 by noted planter, burgess and patriot Landon Carter (1710–1778), it is one of Virginia's finest Georgian brick manor houses. Numerous descendants served in the Virginia General Assembly. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969, and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1970. At the time of its National Register listing, it was still owned by Carter / Wellford descendants.

Location

Tappahannock, Richmond County, Virginia
37.94224, -76.78652

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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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

Chinn House
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1.7 mi
Richmond County Courthouse
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1.9 mi
Mount Airy
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2 mi
Tappahannock Historic District
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4.1 mi
Menokin
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4.6 mi

Questions about this property

When was Sabine Hall listed on the National Register?

Sabine Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1969.

What type of historic resource is Sabine Hall?

Sabine Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Sabine Hall a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Sabine Hall 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 Sabine Hall?

The period of significance for Sabine Hall is recorded as the industrial era.

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