The Academy (Heathsville, Virginia)

Coordinates: 37°55′24″N 76°28′52″W / 37.92333°N 76.48111°W / 37.92333; -76.48111
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The Academy
Front of the house
The Academy (Heathsville, Virginia) is located in Virginia
The Academy (Heathsville, Virginia)
The Academy (Heathsville, Virginia) is located in the United States
The Academy (Heathsville, Virginia)
LocationJunction of Main St. and St. Stephen's Ln., Heathsville, Virginia
Coordinates37°55′24″N 76°28′52″W / 37.92333°N 76.48111°W / 37.92333; -76.48111
Area1.1 acres (0.45 ha)
Built1800 (1800)
Architectural styleFederal
NRHP reference No.97001400[1]
VLR No.066-0176
Significant dates
Added to NRHPNovember 18, 1997
Designated VLRSeptember 17, 1997[2]

The Academy is a historic home located at Heathsville, Northumberland County, Virginia. It was built about 1800, and is a 1½-story, brick house in the Tidewater Federal style. It is topped by a gabled standing seam metal roof. The interior preserves a large quantity of original woodwork including the original stair. Also on the property are the contributing early-19th century brick smokehouse and a barn (1929). The house was restored between 1994 and 1997.[3] It is located in the Heathsville Historic District.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "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. ^ William D. Bartron (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: The Academy" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo