Mount Stirling, historic plantation house located at Providence Forge, Charles City County, Virginia, United States
Mount Stirling is a brick house built in 1851 with Greek Revival architecture located in Charles City County. The two-and-a-half story structure features five bays on the front and rear facades, an Ionic portico, and a stepped parapet with balustrade details.
The house was built in 1851 by William Jerdone, replacing an earlier structure on the land. During the Civil War, the property was occupied twice by Union forces and served as headquarters for federal generals in 1862 and 1864.
The name Mount Stirling reflects the Scottish heritage of its owner's family. The formal gardens and grand house design demonstrated the wealth and social rank of William Jerdone within the local community during the 1800s.
The house is private property and cannot be visited inside, but it is visible from nearby roads. Access to the grounds is restricted, though the exterior and landscaping can be seen from a distance.
Union General Philip Sheridan reportedly pitched his tent on the lawn beside the house and converted the drawing room into his office during the 1864 campaign. This demonstrates the property's strategic importance as a key point for federal military operations.
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