Cleydael

Cleydael, also known as Quarter Neck, is a historic home located near Weedonville, King George County, Virginia. It was built in 1859, and is a two-story, five bay, frame dwelling. It has a standing seam, metal gable roof and wraparound porch. The house served as the summer residence for King George County's wealthiest resident, Dr. Richard H. Stuart.[3]

Cleydael
Cleydael, October 2012
Cleydael is located in Virginia
Cleydael
Cleydael is located in the United States
Cleydael
LocationOff VA 206, near Weedonville, Virginia
Coordinates38°18′47″N 77°8′2″W
Area7.5 acres (3.0 ha)
Built1859 (1859)
NRHP reference No.86003495[1]
VLR No.048-0041
Significant dates
Added to NRHPDecember 18, 1986
Designated VLRJuly 15, 1986[2]

On April 23, 1865 John Wilkes Booth was refused accommodations and medical treatment by Dr. Stuart.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. Karen D. Steele (May 1986). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Cleydael" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo


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