Rosemont (Powhatan, Virginia)

Rosemont
Location 4747 Cosby Rd., near Powhatan, Virginia
Coordinates 37°36′22″N 77°58′42″W / 37.60611°N 77.97833°W / 37.60611; -77.97833Coordinates: 37°36′22″N 77°58′42″W / 37.60611°N 77.97833°W / 37.60611; -77.97833
Area 20 acres (8.1 ha)
Built 1898 (1898)
Architect Dodd, C.L.
Architectural style Queen Anne, Stick/eastlake
NRHP reference # 08000482[1]
VLR # 072-0169
Significant dates
Added to NRHP May 29, 2008
Designated VLR March 20, 2008[2]

Rosemont, also known as Taylor's Seat and Hardscrabble, is a historic home located near Powhatan, Powhatan County, Virginia. It was built in 1898, and is a 2 1/2-story, frame dwelling in the Queen Anne / Stick Style. It features Gothic Revival detailing, varying window types, stained glass, wainscoting and a plethora of fireplaces. Also on the property are the contributing original frame stable and cemetery.[3]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.[1]

References

I live in this house and it is actually 4 stories total; an English basement, first and second floor, and a walk up full attic. It is certainly a wonderful historic landmark deep within the heart of Powhatan.

  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. ↑ G. Swift Williams Jr. (October 2007). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Rosemont" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos


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