Morven (Cartersville, Virginia) Explained

Morven
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:December 12, 1989[1]
Designated Other1 Number:024-0027
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:VA 45, 0.5 miles (0.80 km) south of Cartersville, near Cartersville
Coordinates:37.6592°N -78.0992°W
Built:1820, 1885
Architecture:Federal, Early Classical Revival
Added:December 28, 1990
Refnum:90002014

Morven is a historic home located near Cartersville, Cumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 1820, and is a two-story, three-bay, central hall plan brick dwelling in the Federal style. The property was used by as a retreat for the Harrison and Randolph families until 1870.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

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: Morven . Jane Covington. June 1989. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo