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Presbyterian Manse in Bolivar
“The Presbyterian Manse”, as it’s known in Bolivar, is an 1860s Victorian cottage. So many beautiful features, but one that stands out are the twin chimney pots. A very English influenced touch. This home was originially built as a manse for the nearby Presbyterian minister. What’s your favorite feature on this one?
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Lovely Gingerbread on Wartrace Home
The Arnold House in Wartrace, Tennessee was built in 1873 for Joseph Oliver Arnold. Look at all that gingerbread!
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Birthday Cake House in Ashland
The Gordon House in Ashland was built in 1885. It’s been called “The Birthday Cake House” before, I’m guessing because of the different layers of architecture. Palmer Gordon was a florist and at the time his business was sold in the 1990s, it was one of the longest standing original businesses in Ashland. He died…
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1895 Rockwood Home
❊ James A. Ervin House – circa 1895 ❊
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Historic Ashland Home
The Blackwell House in Ashland, Virginia was built in 1895 for Dr. Robert E. Blackwell. He was a 1874 graduate of Randolph-Macon College located directly across the street and train tracks. The college was founded in 1830 and Dr. Blackwell served as president for over 35 years until 1938. His home is now the business…
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Garland Manor – Elizabethton
The Garland Manor in Elizabethton, Tennessee – built in 1893. Photo creds: Danielle Vardell Adams
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Historic Fayetteville Home
This Colonial Revival contributes to the Mulberry Historic District in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Circa 1896.
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The Mansion of Rockwood
This one is known as “The Mansion of Rockwood” in Rockwood, Tennessee. Over 7,000 square feet on 3 stories. I found conflicting build dates, but my guess is late 1800s. Look at those crowns over the windows!
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Oldest Brick Dwelling in US
Bacon’s Castle in Surry County, Virginia is the oldest documented brick dwelling in the United States! It’s an extremely rare example of Jacobean architecture in the New World. Built in 1665 for Arthur Allen, he didn’t live much longer after its completion and left it to his son. It’s named “Bacon’s Castle” because it was…
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Lovely Lavender Home in Ashland
The Isaacs House in Ashland, Virginia was built in 1887 right on the rail line. One of the girls that grew up in this home, Lila Isaacs, was married here in 1895. Right after the ceremony, they stepped right onto the train in front of the home and headed off to their honeymoon! There were…
