Reynolds Homestead

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Reynolds Homestead
Reynolds Homestead historic marker Patrick County Virginia.JPG
Historic marker for Reynolds Homestead
Reynolds Homestead is located in Virginia
Reynolds Homestead
Location N of Critz on SR 798
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Area 6.99 acres (28,300 m2)[1]
Built 1850
Architect Reynolds,Hardin W.
Architectural style Greek Revival
NRHP Reference # 71000987
VLR # 070-0005
Significant dates
Added to NRHP September 22, 1971[3]
Designated NHL December 22, 1977[4]
Designated VLR November 3, 1970[2]

The Reynolds Homestead, also known as Rock Spring Plantation, was home of R. J. Reynolds, founder of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.

It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977.[1][4][5]

It is located on State Route 798, about one mile (1.6 km) north of Critz off State Route 626.[1]

The homestead is currently an outreach facility of Virginia Tech, and includes the restored home of R.J. Reynolds and a continuing education center, which are operated by the Virginia Tech Department of Outreach and International Affairs.

The house has been restored to its nineteenth century state and includes many of the original family furnishings. The grounds include the original brick kitchen, a brick milk house, a log icehouse and a log granary. The family cemetery is located near the house and across a field is the slave cemetery.

The house is open for tours for both individuals and groups.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. and Accompanying four photos, exterior and interior, from 1976 PDF (32 KB)
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