Glenview (Stony Creek, Virginia)

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Glenview
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Location13098 Comans Well Rd., near Stony Creek, Virginia
Coordinates 36°52′32″N77°24′22″W / 36.87556°N 77.40611°W / 36.87556; -77.40611
Area48 acres (19 ha)
Builtc. 1800 (1800), 1820s
Architectural styleGeorgian, Federal
NRHP reference No. 08001114 [1]
VLR No.091-0028
Significant dates
Added to NRHPNovember 26, 2008
Designated VLRSeptember 18, 2008 [2]

Glenview, also known as Chambliss House, is a historic home located near Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia. The original section of the house was built about 1800. It was enlarged and modified in the 1820s.

It is associated with John R. Chambliss Sr. (1809-1875), who lived here during his lifetime. He was a planter and slaveholder, and served in the Confederate House of Representatives after secession.

The house is a two-story, hip-roofed, five-bay dwelling. It has a Georgian central-hall plan with Federal style design influences. Also remaining on the property are a contributing early-19th century frame secondary structure that was likely used as a store and dwelling, and the Chambliss family burial ground. [3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. Debra A. McClane (July 2008). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Glenview" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2012-09-27. Retrieved 2013-10-10. and Accompanying photo Archived 2012-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
The Chambliss House, home of John R. Chambliss Sr., served as a Confederate Representative Chambliss House .png
The Chambliss House, home of John R. Chambliss Sr., served as a Confederate Representative