National Register of Historic Places
Scotchtown
Scotchtown is a historic place in Ashland, Hanover 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 66000835.
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About this place
What is Scotchtown?
Scotchtown is a plantation located in Hanover County, Virginia, that from 1771 to 1778 was owned and used as a residence by U.S. Founding Father Patrick Henry, his wife Sarah and their children. He was a revolutionary and elected in 1778 as the first Governor of Virginia. The house is located in Beaverdam, Virginia, 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Ashland, Virginia on VA 685. The house, at 93 feet (28 m) by 35 feet (11 m), is one of the largest 18th-century homes to survive in the Americas. In its present configuration, it has eight substantial rooms on the first floor surrounding a central passage, with a full attic above and English basement with windows below. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965.
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The record
Listing details
- Name
- Scotchtown
- City
- Ashland
- County
- Hanover County
- State
- Virginia
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000835
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 37.84338, -77.58453
When was Scotchtown listed on the National Register?
Scotchtown was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Scotchtown located?
Scotchtown is located in Ashland, Hanover County, Virginia at approximately 37.84338, -77.58453. See the map above.
Is Scotchtown a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Scotchtown is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.