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304 Beech Street . Farmville
Patrick Henry Jackson was a wealthy tobacconist and a staunch supporter of the Confederate States. The first part of this house was built in 1837.
"On April 6, 1865, General Robert E. Lee and his staff spent the night on the lawn of this house. They
were served CONFEDERATE coffee (chicory) as they strategized the Army of Northern Virginia’s next
move following their overwhelming defeat at Sailors Creek." Taken from the Farmville Walking Tour
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Patrick Henry Jackson was a wealthy tobacconist and a staunch supporter of the Confederate States. The first part of this house was built in 1837.
"On April 6, 1865, General Robert E. Lee and his staff spent the night on the lawn of this house. They
were served CONFEDERATE coffee (chicory) as they strategized the Army of Northern Virginia’s next
move following their overwhelming defeat at Sailors Creek." Taken from the Farmville Walking Tour
Linking with Tom's Tuesday's Treasures
Great angle for your photo. I really like the brick wall across the front.
ReplyDeleteIt has aged well. Doesn't look outdated at all! I wouldn't mind living there. :)
ReplyDeleteHow interesting....what a house of HISTORY.
ReplyDeleteIt's a fine looking house Tanya, is it a private house or used as a museum?
ReplyDeleteIt's a fine looking house Tanya, is it a private house or used as a museum?
ReplyDeleteit's a private residence...can you imagine living in a house that is on a historical walking tour?!
DeleteIt is a pretty house. Love the colours.
ReplyDeleteIt's a fine-looking structure.
ReplyDeleteSo much history associated with this treasure!
ReplyDeleteA lovely building & so important to treasure these gems!
ReplyDeleteTanya, your area is home to many architectural treasures. Thanks for sharing this classic! I hope that you return again real soon.
ReplyDeleteWould love to take a peek inside! :)
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Mersad Donko Photography
Fine looking building. The inside must be amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful classical architecture. I like the green shutters!
ReplyDeleteI have been by this house but never knew it had a history like this. I must take the Farmville walking tour.
ReplyDeletebetsy
Still have some snow around, I see. Interesting historical background of this fine looking house.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful house. The history really intrigues me, so close to the end of that war.
ReplyDeleteThe first part of the house has been around a very long time!
ReplyDeleteLovely house! Looking at all those chimneys, I would guess there are some nice fireplaces in there too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fine old house....I would love to see inside.
ReplyDeleteThey strategized? It was a bit too late; they were already out of options.
ReplyDeleteSo much history here in Virginia. Liked the "southern" coffee fact.
ReplyDeleteWonderful looking old house!
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