Ben Venue, Antebellum plantation house in Washington, United States.
The three-story brick structure includes five bays, side gable roof, parapets, and a one-story porch supported by four Doric columns at the front.
James Leake Powers constructed Ben Venue between 1844 and 1846 for William V. Fletcher, incorporating classical architectural elements into the building design.
Three brick slave cabins remain on the property, representing the social structure and agricultural practices of nineteenth-century Virginia plantations.
The 73-acre estate sits northeast of Washington along VA 729, offering views toward the Blue Ridge Mountains from its elevated position.
The slave quarters feature matching architectural elements to the main house, including parapet gables and corbeled shoulders, which is rare in the Piedmont region.
Location: Rappahannock County
GPS coordinates: 38.72167,-78.06417
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:31
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