North Bend Plantation Explained

North Bend
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:July 21, 1987[1]
Designated Other1 Number:018-0065
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Coordinates:37.3117°N -77.0558°W
Built:1855
Architecture:Greek Revival
Added:August 21, 1989
Refnum:89001107

North Bend Plantation is an estate located on the north bank of the James River in Charles City County, Virginia. It is located along State Route 5, a scenic byway which runs between the independent cities of Richmond and Williamsburg.

History

The North Bend Plantation site was first inhabited by the Weanoc Indians. The original portion of the present house was built in 1819 by John Minge. In 1853 the home was doubled in size by Thomas Hamlin Willcox. Architectural detailing from the expansion included Greek Revival detailing reminiscent of the designs of builder/architect Asher Benjamin. In 1864 North Bend served as the headquarters of Major General Philip Sheridan as 30,000 Union Army troops prepared to cross the James River on a pontoon bridge during the Overland Campaign. The home has been in the Copland family since 1916.[2]

North Bend was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.

Visitors

The grounds are open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily and guided tours of the house are available daily by appointment.

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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: North Bend . Brian Edward Gordineer. July 1989. and Accompanying photo