Moss Neck Manor, human settlement in Virginia, United States of America
Moss Neck Manor is a large plantation house built around 1856 in Caroline County, Virginia, in the Greek Revival style. The structure extends about 225 feet (68 meters) with five sections, tall columns, wide porches, and a small octagonal cupola on top.
James Parke Corbin built the house in 1856 on inherited land after his father's plantation home burned down. During the Civil War, General Stonewall Jackson used an outbuilding as his office during the winter of 1862-1863.
Moss Neck Manor reflects how wealthy families in 1800s Virginia built grand homes to display their status and way of life. The house and its grounds show the daily rhythms of a large estate during that era.
The house is privately owned and occasionally opens for guided tours, though it can be viewed from the nearby road. The long two-mile drive and mature trees surrounding the property create a peaceful setting for visitors to explore the grounds.
General Stonewall Jackson visited the area in April 1863 with his wife and daughter, but had to leave suddenly when Union troops crossed a nearby river. This brief visit is part of the region's Civil War story and has been preserved in historical records.
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