Belle Air Plantation, human settlement in Virginia, United States of America
Belle Air Plantation is a historic house in Charles City County, Virginia, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The main structure has five sections with exposed interior framing and was likely built between 1725 and 1750, with a three-room western addition added around 1800.
The house was likely built between 1725 and 1750 and is one of the few surviving Virginia homes with exposed interior framing from that period. Around 1800, a three-room western section was added, showing how the property evolved over centuries of occupation.
The name Belle Air reflects the region's early settlement history and connection to colonial life in Virginia. The exposed wooden construction methods visible inside show how builders of that era worked with available materials and traditional techniques.
Belle Air can be viewed from nearby roads, but visitors should respect the privacy of the owners and not disturb the property. The site sits along Route 5 Scenic Byway, which is easily accessible by car for those exploring Virginia's historic sites.
The house is one of the few surviving Virginia homes with exposed interior framing that blends post-medieval building techniques with early American construction methods. This rare combination makes it valuable for understanding how local building practices evolved during the colonial period.
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