Chericoke, Federal style plantation in King William County, Virginia
Chericoke is a Federal style plantation house in King William County featuring both Georgian and Federal architectural elements in its brick construction. The building sits on a large estate that demonstrates the design preferences of its era.
The original house was built by Carter Braxton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, but the current structure was rebuilt in 1828 by his grandson Dr. Corbin Braxton. This rebuilding marked a significant renewal of the estate during the 19th century.
The house shows how wealthy planters of the Federal era chose to design their homes, with a simple entrance and a porticoed garden. This architectural choice reflected the tastes of plantation owners during that time.
The property remains a private residence and cannot be entered by visitors, but portions of the building are visible from the public road near Falls. Looking at it from outside allows you to appreciate the architecture from the street.
The unmarked burial site of Carter Braxton, one of America's Founding Fathers, is believed to be in the family cemetery next to the estate. This hidden history links the house to an important moment in American history.
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