Evergreen, human settlement in United States of America
Evergreen is a manor house in Prince George County built around 1807 and standing on about four acres of land. The two-story brick structure with stucco finish features a classical porch with Doric columns, a pediment, and five facade sections that create a balanced and formal appearance.
The property was founded by the Ruffin family in the mid-1700s and the current house was built around 1807 by George Ruffin, likely on the site of the original family home. It later passed to Harrison H. Cocke, a Confederate naval captain, and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979.
The name Evergreen refers to the evergreen trees that surround the property. The house is perceived locally as a quiet marker of the past and forms part of a larger historic landscape defined by plantations and old buildings.
The house can be viewed from the road or nearby public areas since it is privately owned and not open for visitors. Guests should respect the privacy of the owners and view it from the outside to help preserve its condition.
Edmund Ruffin III, born here, is often credited with firing one of the first shots at Fort Sumter, marking the start of the Civil War. This connection to one of America's most pivotal moments adds a distinctive layer to this modest plantation's historical significance.
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