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Oak Lawn (Madison Heights, Virginia)

Coordinates: 37°29′3″N 79°8′59″W / 37.48417°N 79.14972°W / 37.48417; -79.14972
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Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn (Madison Heights, Virginia) is located in Virginia
Oak Lawn (Madison Heights, Virginia)
Oak Lawn (Madison Heights, Virginia) is located in the United States
Oak Lawn (Madison Heights, Virginia)
Location155 Winridge Dr., Madison Heights, Virginia
Coordinates37°29′3″N 79°8′59″W / 37.48417°N 79.14972°W / 37.48417; -79.14972
Area6.2 acres (2.5 ha)
Builtc. 1810 (1810), c. 1857
Architectural styleFederal, Greek Revival
NRHP reference No.06000802[1]
VLR No.005-5029
Significant dates
Added to NRHPSeptember 6, 2006
Designated VLRJune 8, 2006[2]

Oak Lawn, also known as Burford House, is a historic home in Madison Heights, Amherst County, Virginia. Its original section was built around 1810, and enlarged around 1859. It is a two-story, three bay frame dwelling with weatherboard siding, four exterior end chimneys, and Federal and Greek Revival-style design elements. A late-19th century latticed well house is also on the property.[3]

Oak Lawn was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.[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 2013-05-12.
  3. ^ J. Daniel Pezzoni (March 2005). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Oak Lawn" (PDF). and Accompanying four photos