Willson House Explained

Willson House
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:September 17, 2009[1]
Designated Other1 Number:081-0183
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Coordinates:37.7986°N -79.5067°W
Architecture:Georgian, Federal
Added:December 3, 2009
Refnum:09001049

Willson House, also known as Tuckaway and Wee Dornoch, is a historic home located near Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1812, and is a two-story, five-bay, Georgian / Federal style brick dwelling, with a one-story kitchen wing. It has a side gable roof, interior end chimneys, and a central-passage plan. The front facade features a pedimented entry porch with brown sandstone front steps. Also on the property are a contributing smokehouse and garage.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

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: Willson House. J. Daniel Pezzoni. June 2009 . Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying seven photos