Chester Plantation, human settlement in United States of America
Chester Plantation is a Greek Revival mansion built in 1845 in Prince George County, Virginia. The two-story wooden house features a prominent front porch with tall white columns, and later additions include side wings and auxiliary buildings such as an icehouse and well house from the 1840s era.
Colonel Williamson Simmons built the mansion in 1845, and his family maintained ownership for over 70 years. In the 1940s, businessman Remmie Arnold acquired the estate and developed it into a leisure destination with a golf course, eventually transforming it into a country club property.
The name Chester Plantation reflects English traditions of estate naming and refers to a substantial landed property. The main house with its tall columns remains a visual landmark in the area, showing how prominent families structured their daily lives and displayed their status through architecture.
The estate operates today as part of a country club with dining and lodging accommodations available to visitors. Access to the grounds is possible for those wishing to view the historic buildings and surrounding area, typically through the club's main entrance.
The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007, recognizing its architectural and regional significance despite being outside public view for much of its history. Its 1940s owner, businessman Remmie Arnold, was an early advocate for fair access to public services for all Virginians, an unusual stance for a Southern politician of that era.
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