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The Residence
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Location Woodberry Forest School, Woodberry Forest, Virginia
Coordinates 38°17′32″N78°7′8″W / 38.29222°N 78.11889°W / 38.29222; -78.11889 Coordinates: 38°17′32″N78°7′8″W / 38.29222°N 78.11889°W / 38.29222; -78.11889
Area2 acres (0.81 ha)
Built1793 (1793)
ArchitectJefferson, Thomas
Architectural styleFederal
NRHP reference No. 79003052 [1]
VLR No.056-0055
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJune 19, 1979
Designated VLRFebruary 26, 1979 [2]

The Residence, also known as Woodberry, is a historic home located on the grounds of Woodberry Forest School at Woodberry Forest, Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1793, reputedly after the plans of Thomas Jefferson. In 1884, the house was extensively enlarged and altered. It is a 1+12-story, wood frame, Federal-style residence. The front facade features a pedimented Tuscan order portico. The house is covered with weatherboarding and is topped by its original hipped roof. Also on the property is the contributing smokehouse. The house was built for William Madison, brother of President James Madison. [3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. [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. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (January 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: The Residence" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo