Sessions–Pope–Sheild House

The Sessions–Pope–Sheild House, also known as Sessions House or Sheild House, is a historic home located at Yorktown, York County, Virginia. It was built in 1691, and is a 1+12-story, five bay by two bay, brick Southern Colonial dwelling. It has a clipped gable roof with dormers. It has two "T"-shaped end chimney. Also on the property is a contributing archaeological site.[3]

Sessions–Pope–Sheild House
Sessions–Pope–Sheild House is located in Virginia
Sessions–Pope–Sheild House
Sessions–Pope–Sheild House is located in the United States
Sessions–Pope–Sheild House
Location600 Main St., Yorktown, Virginia
Coordinates37°14′3″N 76°30′25″W
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built1691
Architectural styleColonial, Georgian
NRHP reference No.03000572[1]
VLR No.099-0019
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJune 23, 2003
Designated VLRSeptember 11, 2002[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.[1]

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
  3. Meg Greene Malvasi (June 2002). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Sheild House" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo


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