National Register of Historic Places

Sunny Bank

South Garden, Albemarle County, Virginia
Listed
December 12, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76002092

About this property

Sunny Bank is a historic home located near South Garden, Albemarle County, Virginia. It was started in 1797, and is a two-story, frame Palladian style house. It features a two-level pedimented portico projecting from the center three bays. The wings were originally one-story, but later raised to two stories within 20 years of their original construction. Also on the property are a contributing one-story frame office, kitchen and laundry building, smokehouse, log shed, and family cemetery. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Location

South Garden, Albemarle County, Virginia
37.92069, -78.64643

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 Battles

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Questions about this property

When was Sunny Bank listed on the National Register?

Sunny Bank was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Sunny Bank?

Sunny Bank is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Sunny Bank?

The period of significance for Sunny Bank is recorded as the industrial era.

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