Bowman's Folly, Colonial residence in Accomac, Virginia, US.
The mansion features a two-and-a-half-story main block with brick ends, frame fronts, and a substantial wing adorned with Palladian windows.
General John Cropper Jr, a Revolutionary War officer and friend of George Washington, built the current structure in 1815 after demolishing the original building.
The estate represents the architectural preferences of wealthy Virginian landowners in the early 19th century through its Classical Revival design elements.
The property contains several connected structures including a kitchen, dovecote, and privy, with documentation available at the Library of Congress.
The name stems from Edmund Bowman's regrettable decision to settle in a swampy area in 1664, which led to the death of his son.
Location: Virginia
GPS coordinates: 37.70750,-75.62030
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:31
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