About this property
Selwyn is a historic home located near Mechanicsville, Hanover County, Virginia. It was built about 1820 and expanded in the 1850s. It is a large 2+1⁄2-story, five-bay, frame I-house dwelling in a combination of the Federal and Greek Revival styles. The house sits on a brick foundation, has a gable roof with dormers, and exterior end chimneys. Also on the property is a contributing frame dairy.
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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 03000445. It was listed on May 21, 2003.
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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 Selwyn listed on the National Register?
Selwyn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Selwyn?
Selwyn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Selwyn?
The period of significance for Selwyn is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1820.
Can I research the history near Selwyn?
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