Willson House

Willson House, also known as Tuckaway and Wee Dornoch, is a historic home located near Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1812, and is a two-story, five-bay, Georgian / Federal style brick dwelling, with a one-story kitchen wing. It has a side gable roof, interior end chimneys, and a central-passage plan. The front facade features a pedimented entry porch with brown sandstone front steps. Also on the property are a contributing smokehouse and garage.[3]

Willson House
Northern end and front
Location160 Kendal Dr., near Lexington, Virginia
Coordinates37°47′55″N 79°30′24″W
Area14.4 acres (5.8 ha)
Built1812 (1812)
Architectural styleGeorgian, Federal
NRHP reference No.09001049[1]
VLR No.081-0183
Significant dates
Added to NRHPDecember 3, 2009
Designated VLRSeptember 17, 2009[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.[1]

References

  1. "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. J. Daniel Pezzoni (June 2009). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Willson House" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying seven photos
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