Magnolia Grange, Federal style plantation house in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
Description
Magnolia Grange is a two-story brick mansion built in the Federal style in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The facade features five symmetrical bays, while the interior spaces showcase detailed ceiling ornaments throughout.
History
The house was built in 1823 by William Winfree and remained in his family's ownership until 1845. This period marks an important phase in Chesterfield County's development.
Culture
The mansion incorporates design principles from early American architectural guides that were popular around 1800. These stylistic choices remain visible today in the carefully crafted details throughout the interior spaces.
Practical
The house sits on Iron Bridge Road directly across from the Chesterfield County Courthouse. Today it operates as a museum run by the Chesterfield Historical Society and welcomes visitors.
Did you know?
The property takes its name from a ring of magnolia trees and formal boxwood gardens that once surrounded the grounds before the Civil War. These plantings were a defining feature of the original estate design.
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