Rochelle–Prince House

The Rochelle–Prince House is a historic home located at Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia. The original section dates to about 1814. The house consists of a 1 1/2-half-story, two-bay block attached to a two-story, three-bay block. The house was enlarged and remodeled between 1826 and 1827 and a rear ell was added about 1900.[3]

Rochelle–Prince House
Rochelle–Prince House April 2013
Rochelle–Prince House is located in Virginia
Rochelle–Prince House
Rochelle–Prince House is located in the United States
Rochelle–Prince House
Location22371 Main St., Courtland, Virginia
Coordinates36°42′47″N 77°03′59″W
Arealess than one acre
Builtc. 1814 (1814)
ArchitectMultiple
NRHP reference No.10001115[1]
VLR No.201-0002
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJanuary 7, 2011
Designated VLRSeptember 30, 2010[2]

James Rochelle was clerk of the Southampton County court during the trial of Nat Turner. His nephew was George Henry Thomas, a Union general in the American Civil War.[4]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.[1]

References

  1. "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 1/03/11 through 1/07/11. National Park Service. 2011-01-14.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  3. Robert J. Taylor, Jr. (June 2010). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Sebrell Rural Historic District" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos
  4. "Southampton County, Virginia: History". Southampton County, Virginia. Retrieved 26 April 2013.


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