Herbert House
Herbert House, November 2007
Herbert House (Hampton, Virginia) is located in Virginia
Herbert House (Hampton, Virginia)
Herbert House (Hampton, Virginia) is located in the United States
Herbert House (Hampton, Virginia)
LocationE end of Marina Rd. on Hampton Creek, Hampton, Virginia
Coordinates37°0′58″N 76°20′37″W / 37.01611°N 76.34361°W / 37.01611; -76.34361
Area3 acres (1.2 ha)
Built1753 (1753)
Architectural styleGeorgian
NRHP reference No.72001504[1]
VLR No.114-0004
Significant dates
Added to NRHPFebruary 23, 1972
Designated VLRNovember 16, 1971[2]

Herbert House is a historic plantation home located at Hampton, Virginia. It was built in 1753 on the point of land where the Hampton River meets Sunset Creek near Hampton Roads, and is a two-story, "U"-shaped, brick and frame Georgian style dwelling. It has a two-level front porch with the second story enclosed.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1] By the late 20th century the farmland surrounding the house had been developed as a marina and townhomes and the long vacant house was in danger of collapse. Extensive renovations were made in the first decade of the 21st century to restore the historic house to its 18th-century appearance.

References

  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 19 March 2013.
  3. ^ Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (September 1971). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Herbert House" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo


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