Roaring Spring (Gloucester, Virginia)

Roaring Spring
Location 0.3 mi. E of VA 616, near Gloucester, Virginia
Coordinates 37°25′53″N 76°31′49″W / 37.43139°N 76.53028°W / 37.43139; -76.53028Coordinates: 37°25′53″N 76°31′49″W / 37.43139°N 76.53028°W / 37.43139; -76.53028
Area 194 acres (79 ha)
Built c. 1725 (1725)
Architectural style Colonial, Greek Revival
NRHP Reference # 72001395[1]
VLR # 036-0040
Significant dates
Added to NRHP September 22, 1972
Designated VLR August 15, 1972[2]

Roaring Spring is a historic home located near Gloucester, Gloucester County, Virginia. It was built about 1725, and is a 1 1/2-story, four bay, gambrel roofed frame dwelling. The interior features Greek Revival style details.[3]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[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. Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission (June 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Roaring Spring" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo


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