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Edgewood Plantation

Edgewood Plantation

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Circa 1849, Edgewood Plantation is an exquisite 7,000 square foot example of Gothic architecture. Edgewood was once a part of Berkeley Plantation, the ancestral home of U.S. Presidents William Henry and Benjamin Harrison, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Nestled along the oldest Highway in the U.S., Edgewood's third floor was used during the Civil War as a look out for Confederate generals to spy on McClellan's troops when they were camped at nearby Berkeley Plantation. J.E.B. Stuart stopped for a cup of coffee in 1862 before continuing his famous ride around Gen. George McClellan's forces. A 1725 grist mill built by Benjamin Harrison, colorful gardens and a romantic gazebo are on the grounds as well.A National & State regulated landmark also operating as a bed and breakfast.

Details

Charles City County
Historic Site
4800 John Tyler Memorial Highway
Charles City, VA 23030

 

In the Area

Berkeley Plantation
12602 Harrison Landing Rd.
Charles City
Historic Kittiewan Plantation
12104 Weyanoke Rd.
Charles City
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