National Register of Historic Places

Upper Shirley

Charles City, Charles City County, Virginia
Listed
October 29, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82001884

About this property

Upper Shirley is a historic plantation house located near Charles City, Charles City County, Virginia. In 1866, the owner of Shirley Plantation, Hill Carter, decided to retire and divide his Shirley Plantation estate, with the bulk of the estate (the current Shirley Plantation) bequeathed to his son, Robert, and the 'Upper Shirley' portion bequeathed to William Fitzhugh Carter. The original section of the house was built in 1868–1870, which has consequently been enlarged to its present size in 1890. It is a two-story, nearly square, stucco covered brick dwelling with an overhanging hipped roof. It measures approximately 42 feet by 47 feet. The front facade features a portico with stylized Doric order columns. On the west elevation is a doorway originally on the Warren House in Harrisonburg, Virginia; it is protected by a two-level porch which stretches across the entire facade. The house was built by Hill Carter for his son William Fitzhugh Carter of materials salvaged from a large 18th-century building that was demolished at Shirley Plantation. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Upper Shirley is now home to Upper Shirley Vineyards.

Location

Charles City, Charles City County, Virginia
37.34740, -77.25624

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Upper Shirley listed on the National Register?

Upper Shirley was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 29, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Upper Shirley?

Upper Shirley is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Upper Shirley?

The period of significance for Upper Shirley is recorded as the industrial era.

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