Hewick

Hewick is a historic home located near Urbanna, Middlesex County, Virginia. It was constructed in 1678 by Christopher Robinson, whose progeny held considerable power in the colony before the American Revolution, during which some members became loyalists. It was listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[3]

Hewick
Hewick House, HABS Photo
Hewick is located in Virginia
Hewick
Hewick is located in the United States
Hewick
LocationNorthwest of Urbanna, near Urbanna, Virginia
Coordinates37°38′26″N 76°35′15″W
Area24 acres (9.7 ha)
Builtc. 1678
NRHP reference No.78003030[1]
VLR No.059-0006
Significant dates
Added to NRHPNovember 17, 1978
Designated VLRJuly 18, 1978[2]

Now a two-story, five-bay, "L"-shaped brick dwelling, it originally had 1+12 stories, but raised to a full two stories in the mid-19th century. The rear ell is popularly believed to have been built in the late 17th century.[1]

It is currently operated as a wedding venue.

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. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission staff (May 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Hewick" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo


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