Ben Dover

Ben Dover is a historic district in Goochland County containing multiple buildings that span different periods of American development. The structures range from early-period homes to 19th-century buildings and display various architectural styles side by side.

The district earned its National Register listing due to its role in preserving structures from Virginia's early settlement period. The buildings document how construction methods and housing styles evolved over nearly 200 years.

The buildings show how people in rural Virginia lived and worked across different time periods through their construction and layout. You can see the practical choices they made for daily life reflected in the structures themselves.

Visitors can explore the district through guided tours that explain the features of each building. Using a local guide is helpful for understanding the details and purposes of the different structures.

The buildings showcase the evolution of construction techniques from colonial times through the 19th century in one place. This progression of building methods is rarely visible so clearly at a single site.

Location: Virginia

GPS coordinates: 37.60670,-77.74420

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:07