The Mansion at Fort Chiswell
Historic house in Virginia, United States
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The Mansion at Fort Chiswell, also known as the McGavock Mansion and Fort Chiswell Mansion, is a historic home located at Fort Chiswell near Max Meadows, Wythe County, Virginia. It was constructed in 1839–1840, by Stephen and Joseph Cloyd McGavock, and is a two-story, Greek Revival style brick dwelling. The front facade features two-story diastyle portico composed of two provincial Greek Doric order columns supporting a pediment. It has a steep gable ends with slightly projecting end chimneys and one-story Italianate bracketed porches. It has a two-story rear ell with a frame gallery and an attached a one-story brick kitchen.[3] It is a private residence, available for tours and events.[4]
Fort Chiswell Mansion | |
The Mansion at Fort Chiswell, January 2014. | |
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| Location | 325 Factory Outlet Drive, near Max Meadows, Fort Chiswell, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 36°56′42″N 80°56′13″W |
| Area | 75 acres (30 ha) |
| Built | 1839-1840 |
| Built by | Thorn, Lorain; Johnson, James |
| Architectural style | Early Republic, Greek Revival, Roman Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000992[1] |
| VLR No. | 098-0005 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | May 6, 1971 |
| Designated VLR | March 2, 1971[2] |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]