Zoar (Aylett, Virginia) Explained

Zoar
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:December 7, 2005[1]
Designated Other1 Number:050-0119
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Coordinates:37.7886°N -77.1106°W
Built:1890
Architecture:Mid 19th Century Revival, Queen Anne
Added:June 22, 2007
Refnum:06000065

Zoar is a historic former farmstead located within Zoar State Forest near the Aylett community in King William County, Virginia. It is also known as Mount Zoar, Upper Zoar, and Lower Zoar. The property, held by members of the Pollard family for over 200 years until donation to the Commonwealth includes 6 contributing buildings and 2 contributing sites. The current main house, built in 1901, is a 1 1/2-story Queen Anne style single-family frame dwelling. Contributing buildings include the smokehouse, kitchen / servant's quarters, dairy, corn crib and barn, horsefield, and family cemetery.[2] [3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 12 Mar 2024.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Zoar . Kimble A. David. 2006. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo
  3. Web site: Zoar State Forest ., Virginia Department of Forestry, accessed March 12, 2024