The Academy (Heathsville, Virginia)
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LocationJunction of Main St. and St. Stephen's Ln., Heathsville, Virginia
Area1.1 acres (0.45 ha)
Built1800
The Academy | |
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| Location | Junction of Main St. and St. Stephen's Ln., Heathsville, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 37°55′24″N 76°28′52″W / 37.92333°N 76.48111°W |
| Area | 1.1 acres (0.45 ha) |
| Built | 1800 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 97001400[1] |
| VLR No. | 066-0176 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 18, 1997 |
| Designated VLR | September 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]
