Santillane
Santillane is a historic home located near Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1795, and consists of a two-story high, three bay by four bay, main block with a one-story, rear kitchen wing. It is constructed of brick and is in the Greek Revival style. The house has a shallow hipped roof and tetrastyle two-story front portico dated to the early 20th century. Also on the property is a contributing stone spring house. The house stands on a tract purchased by Colonel George Hancock (1754–1820) in 1795. The kitchen wing may date to his period of ownership.[3]
Santillane | |
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| Location | W of U.S. 220, near Fincastle, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 37°29′37″N 79°52′52″W |
| Area | 35 acres (14 ha) |
| Built | 1795 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 74002107[1] |
| VLR No. | 011-0032 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | July 24, 1974 |
| Designated VLR | January 15, 1974[2] |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[1]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 2013-05-12.
- Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (December 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Santillane" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo
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