Plumb House

The Plumb House is a residential building in Federal style located in Virginia with balanced proportions and classical features on its exterior. The construction displays carefully placed windows and crafted details that are typical of early American building methods.

The house dates from the early American period after independence and represents the architecture of this founding era. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places, which recognizes its age and importance to American building history.

This house shows how people in the early American period wanted to design their homes and which styles mattered to them. You can see how Roman design principles influenced the details throughout the building.

The building can be researched through the National Park Service website and Virginia local tourism office websites. Visitors should check beforehand whether the property is open for visits, as not all National Register sites offer public access or tours.

The house preserves many original structural elements that show how American homes were built in the early Republican period. These well-kept details allow visitors to see real craftsmanship techniques from that time.