Mount Walla | |
Nrhp Type: | cp |
Nocat: | yes |
Designated Other1: | Virginia Landmarks Register |
Designated Other1 Date: | September 13, 2000[1] |
Designated Other1 Number: | 298-0009 |
Designated Other1 Num Position: | bottom |
Coordinates: | 37.8003°N -78.4922°W |
Built: | c. 1820-1840, |
Architecture: | Federal, Greek Revival |
Added: | November 22, 2000 |
Refnum: | 00001442 |
Mount Walla is a historic home located near Scottsville, Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built between 1820 and 1840, and is a 1 and 1/2-story, hall and parlor plan frame Federal-style dwelling. The house received a series of additions during the second half of the 20th century, more than doubling its size. Also on the property is a contributing smokehouse. The property also includes a family cemetery with Victorian iron fence. In 1836, the property was purchased by Peter Field Jefferson, grandnephew of the president.[2]
The property is located in the Scottsville Historic District, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.