Woodford (Simons Corner, Virginia)

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Woodford
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LocationVA 610, Simons Corner, Virginia
Coordinates 37°49′56″N76°40′19″W / 37.83222°N 76.67194°W / 37.83222; -76.67194 Coordinates: 37°49′56″N76°40′19″W / 37.83222°N 76.67194°W / 37.83222; -76.67194
Area53 acres (21 ha)
NRHP reference No. 83003311 [1]
VLR No.079-0020
Significant dates
Added to NRHPFebruary 24, 1983
Designated VLRJuly 21, 1981 [2]

Woodford is a historic home located at Simons Corner, Richmond County, Virginia. It dates to the mid-18th century, and is a small 1+12-story, three-bay, vernacular brick dwelling. It features a clipped gable roof and exterior end chimneys. The house was restored in the 1930s. At that time, a 1+12-story frame wing and porch were added. [3]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. [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 (July 1981). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Woodford" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo