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Kingsland (Chimney Corner, Virginia)

Coordinates: 37°24′14″N 77°24′48″W / 37.40389°N 77.41333°W / 37.40389; -77.41333
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Kingsland
Site of the plantation
Kingsland (Chimney Corner, Virginia) is located in Virginia
Kingsland (Chimney Corner, Virginia)
Kingsland (Chimney Corner, Virginia) is located in the United States
Kingsland (Chimney Corner, Virginia)
Location1608 Willis Rd., Chimney Corner, Virginia
Coordinates37°24′14″N 77°24′48″W / 37.40389°N 77.41333°W / 37.40389; -77.41333
Area7 acres (2.8 ha)
Builtc. 1805 (1805)
NRHP reference No.75002019[1]
VLR No.020-0122
Significant dates
Added to NRHPSeptember 18, 1975
Designated VLRunknown[2]

Kingsland, also known as Richmond View, was a historic plantation house located at Chimney Corner, Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built about 1805, and consisted of a 1+12-story, frame structure with a rear ell. The main section measured 20 feet by 40 feet and the rear ell extended 55 feet. The house featured a center chimney. Also on the property was a contributing smokehouse.[3] It was moved and reconstructed in 1994.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. ^ Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (May 1975). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Kingsland" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo