Cleydael Explained

Cleydael
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:July 15, 1986[1]
Designated Other1 Number:048-0041
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:Off VA 206, near Weedonville, Virginia
Coordinates:38.3131°N -77.1339°W
Added:December 18, 1986
Refnum:86003495

Cleydael, also known as Quarter Neck, is a historic home located near Weedonville, King George County, Virginia. It was built in 1859, and is a two-story, five-bay, frame dwelling. It has a standing seam, metal gable roof and wraparound porch. The house served as the summer residence for King George County's wealthiest resident, Dr. Richard H. Stuart.[2]

On April 23, 1865 John Wilkes Booth was refused accommodations and medical treatment by Dr. Stuart.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 5 June 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053819/http://www.dhr.virginia.gov/registers/register_counties_cities.htm. 21 September 2013. dead.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Cleydael . Karen D. Steele . May 1986. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo