Glenview (Stony Creek, Virginia) Explained

Glenview
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:September 18, 2008[1]
Designated Other1 Number:091-0028
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:13098 Comans Well Rd., near Stony Creek, Virginia
Coordinates:36.8756°N -77.4061°W
Built:c., 1820s
Architecture:Georgian, Federal
Added:November 26, 2008
Refnum:08001114

Glenview, also known as Chambliss House, is a historic home located near Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia. The original section of the house was built about 1800. It was enlarged and modified in the 1820s.

It is associated with John R. Chambliss Sr. (1809-1875), who lived here during his lifetime. He was a planter and slaveholder, and served in the Confederate House of Representatives after secession.

The house is a two-story, hip-roofed, five-bay dwelling. It has a Georgian central-hall plan with Federal style design influences. Also remaining on the property are a contributing early-19th century frame secondary structure that was likely used as a store and dwelling, and the Chambliss family burial ground.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 5 June 2013. 21 September 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053819/http://www.dhr.virginia.gov/registers/register_counties_cities.htm. live.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Glenview. Debra A. McClane. July 2008. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 2013-10-10. 2012-09-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20120927055255/http://www.dhr.virginia.gov/registers/Counties/Sussex/091-0028_Glenview_2008_NRfinal.pdf. live. and Accompanying photo