Piney Grove at Southall's Plantation, place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
Piney Grove at Southall's Plantation is a historic estate in Charles City County, Virginia, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The site features multiple buildings from different periods, including a small log structure built around 1790 that originally served as a corncrib, plus residential additions built much later.
The estate was originally founded by Furneau Southall, a tavern owner and official active during the American Revolution. Over the centuries, the plantation evolved from a pure agricultural operation into a mixed-use property with stores and residential buildings.
The name Piney Grove refers to the pine forests that surround and define the estate. Visitors can see today how the simple buildings reflect the daily life and work patterns of people who lived in this rural area.
The grounds are open daily for self-guided walks through the property at your own pace. Visiting on quieter weekdays can enhance your experience, and checking the website beforehand provides current details about hours and any special events happening that day.
The log structure from the 1790s is a rare example of early log construction in Virginia's Tidewater region and shows the practical building techniques of that era. Its conversion from a corncrib into a general store in 1820 illustrates how rural communities adapted economically over time.
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