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Somerset (Powhatan, Virginia)

Coordinates: 37°32′59″N 78°5′17″W / 37.54972°N 78.08806°W / 37.54972; -78.08806
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Somerset
Distant view from the road
Somerset (Powhatan, Virginia) is located in Virginia
Somerset (Powhatan, Virginia)
Somerset (Powhatan, Virginia) is located in the United States
Somerset (Powhatan, Virginia)
Location2310 Ballsville Rd., Powhatan, Virginia
Coordinates37°32′59″N 78°5′17″W / 37.54972°N 78.08806°W / 37.54972; -78.08806
Area20 acres (8.1 ha)
Architectural styleGeorgian, Federal
NRHP reference No.06000804[1]
VLR No.072-0040
Significant dates
Added to NRHPSeptember 6, 2006
Designated VLRJune 8, 2006[2]

Somerset is a historic home located near Powhatan, Powhatan County, Virginia. It was built in three sections, with the earliest dated to about 1775. It is a 1+12-story, four bay frame dwelling with a Hall and chamber plan. Also on the property are the contributing well, corn crib, and cemetery.[3]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.[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. ^ Gibson Worsham (June 2005). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Somerset" (PDF). and Accompanying four photos