Laughton (Kents Store, Virginia) Explained

Laughton
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:September 12, 2001[1]
Designated Other1 Number:032-0096
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:VA 623, near Kents Store, Virginia
Coordinates:37.8961°N -78.1128°W
Built:c. –1800, 1836, 1842, 1976
Architecture:Federal
Added:April 1, 2002
Refnum:02000318

Laughton is a historic home located near Kents Store, Fluvanna County, Virginia. The original section was begun about 1785. It was enlarged near the end of the 18th century, and in 1836, 1842, and 1976. The main section consists of a -story, two bay portion with a two-story, three bay addition. The house features a chimney laid in Flemish bond with double paved weatherings. The house was restored in 1976. Also on the property are the contributing boxwood alley nearly 20 feet tall leading to the front door, the remains of the foundation of an outdoor kitchen incorporated in an herb garden and the Shepherd family cemetery.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 5 June 2013.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Laughton. Deborah D. Murdock. February 2001. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying two photos