Belmead, Gothic villa on James River, Powhatan County, United States.
Belmead incorporates Gothic architectural elements with large windows, pointed arches, and decorative stonework across its symmetrical structure on extensive grounds.
The 1845 plantation, designed by Alexander Jackson Davis for Philip St. George Cocke, later transformed into educational institutions for African American students.
From 1897 to the 1970s, the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament operated two schools at Belmead, educating approximately 15,000 Black students.
The property, sold in 2019 for $6 million, now permits scheduled visits and tours for alumni and interested groups to explore its grounds.
St. Emma Military Academy, located at Belmead, functioned as the single military academy for African American males during its operational period.
Location: Virginia
GPS coordinates: 37.62333,-77.97917
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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