The Academy (Heathsville, Virginia)

The Academy
Location Jct. of Main St. and St. Stephen's Ln., Heathsville, Virginia
Coordinates 37°55′24″N 76°28′52″W / 37.92333°N 76.48111°W / 37.92333; -76.48111Coordinates: 37°55′24″N 76°28′52″W / 37.92333°N 76.48111°W / 37.92333; -76.48111
Area 1.1 acres (0.45 ha)
Built 1800 (1800)
Architectural style Federal
NRHP Reference # 97001400[1]
VLR # 066-0176
Significant dates
Added to NRHP November 18, 1997
Designated VLR September 17, 1997[2]

The Academy is a historic home located at Heathsville, Northumberland County, Virginia. It was built about 1800, and is a 1 1/2-story, brick I-house in the Tidewater Federal style. It is topped by a gabled standing seam metal roof. The interior preserves a large quantity of original woodwork including the original stair. Also on the property are the contributing early-19th century brick smokehouse and a barn (1929). The house was restored between 1994 and 1997.[3] It is located in the Heathsville Historic District.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. William D. Bartron (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: The Academy" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo


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