John Marshall's Leeds Manor Rural Historic District
John Marshall's Leeds Manor Rural Historic District is a national historic district located near Markham, in Fauquier County, northeastern Virginia.
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| Location | Pts of E. John Marshall Hwy, Farm House Rd., Leeds Manor Rd., Old Markham Rd. Poverty Hollow Ln, Rail Stop Rd. etc., near Markham, Fauquier County, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 38°53′50″N 77°59′57″W |
| Area | 22,184 acres (8,978 ha) |
| Built | 1736 |
| Architect | Sutton, William |
| Architectural style | Colonial, Early Republic |
| NRHP reference No. | 07001138[1] |
| VLR No. | 030-5428 |
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| Added to NRHP | November 1, 2007 |
| Designated VLR | September 5, 2007[2] |
Description
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John Marshall's Leeds plantation house.
The historic district encompasses 395 contributing buildings, 45 contributing sites, and 24 contributing structures. The district is characterized as a cohesive locality that is characterized by large expanses of open agricultural land, historic roadways, and rolling foothill terrain.
The architectural resources located within the district are a diverse collection of types and styles dating from the mid-18th century through the mid-20th century.[3]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.[1]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- Debra A. McClane (May 2007). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: John Marshall's Leeds Manor Rural Historic District" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos
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