Glebe of Shelburne Parish

The brick residence stands on a hilltop overlooking Goose Creek, featuring five bays and a two-bay kitchen wing with traditional hall-and-parlor layout.

Built around 1775 to attract Anglican clergy, the glebe included 473 acres of land and remained under parish control until its sale in 1840.

Reverend David Griffith resided in the house before departing to serve as a chaplain in the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

The National Register of Historic Places registration number 75002023 identifies this property, which received its designation on April 1, 1975.

This building represents the last remaining colonial glebe house in Northern Virginia, maintaining its original brick walls despite later modifications.

Location: Virginia

GPS coordinates: 39.07020,-77.67550

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25