Crabtree–Blackwell Farm

Crabtree–Blackwell Farm is a historic farm located near Blackwell, Washington County, Virginia. The main house is a "saddlebag" type building with 2 1/2-story pens connected by a central limestone rubble chimney stack. The remaining Appalachian vernacular contributing resources are a spring house or milkhouse and log hay barn. The farm is representative of mountain folk culture.[3]

Crabtree–Blackwell Farm
Crabtree–Blackwell Farm, April 2011
Crabtree–Blackwell Farm is located in Virginia
Crabtree–Blackwell Farm
Crabtree–Blackwell Farm is located in the United States
Crabtree–Blackwell Farm
Location1 mi. S of Blackwell on SR 686, near Blackwell, Virginia
Coordinates36°49′01″N 81°51′09″W
Area82 acres (33 ha)
Architectural styleAppalachian vernacular
NRHP reference No.75002041[1]
VLR No.095-0076
Significant dates
Added to NRHPApril 1, 1975
Designated VLRDecember 17, 1974[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.[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. Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (December 1974). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Crabtree–Blackwell Farm" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo
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