Glencairn (Chance, Virginia)

Glencairn
Location N of Chance off U.S. 17, near Chance, Virginia
Coordinates 38°3′54″N 77°0′43″W / 38.06500°N 77.01194°W / 38.06500; -77.01194Coordinates: 38°3′54″N 77°0′43″W / 38.06500°N 77.01194°W / 38.06500; -77.01194
Area 2 acres (0.81 ha)
Architectural style Colonial
NRHP reference # 79003036[1]
VLR # 028-0015
Significant dates
Added to NRHP May 14, 1979
Designated VLR February 21, 1978[2]

Glencairn is a historic plantation house located near Chance, Essex County, Virginia. It dates to the Colonial era, and is a long 1 1/2-story, six bay, brick-nogged frame dwelling. It sits on a high brick basement and is clad in 19th century weatherboard. The house is topped by a gable roof with dormers. The house was built in several sections, with the oldest section possibly dated to 1730.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. ↑ Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (January 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Glencairn" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo


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