Morven (Cartersville, Virginia)

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Morven
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Morven at dusk, April 2017
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LocationVA 45, 0.5 miles (0.80 km) south of Cartersville, near Cartersville
Coordinates 37°39′33″N78°5′57″W / 37.65917°N 78.09917°W / 37.65917; -78.09917
Area7 acres (2.8 ha)
Built1820, 1885
Architectural styleFederal, Early Classical Revival
NRHP reference No. 90002014 [1]
VLR No.024-0027
Significant dates
Added to NRHPDecember 28, 1990
Designated VLRDecember 12, 1989 [2]

Morven is a historic home located near Cartersville, Cumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 1820, and is a two-story, three-bay, central hall plan brick dwelling in the Federal style. The property was used by as a retreat for the Harrison and Randolph families until 1870. [3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. Jane Covington (June 1989). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Morven" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo