National Register of Historic Places
Bacon's Castle
Bacon's Castle is a historic place in Bacon's Castle, Surry County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000849.
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Bacon's Castle
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About this place
What is Bacon's Castle?
Bacon's Castle, also variously known as "Allen's Brick House" or the "Arthur Allen House" is located in Surry County, Virginia, United States, and is the oldest documented brick dwelling in what is now the United States. Built in 1665, it is noted as an extremely rare example of Carolean architecture in the New World.
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Listing details
- Name
- Bacon's Castle
- City
- Bacon's Castle
- County
- Surry County
- State
- Virginia
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000849
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 37.11335, -76.71829
When was Bacon's Castle listed on the National Register?
Bacon's Castle was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Bacon's Castle located?
Bacon's Castle is located in Bacon's Castle, Surry County, Virginia at approximately 37.11335, -76.71829. See the map above.
Is Bacon's Castle a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Bacon's Castle is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.