Maiden Spring

Maiden Spring is a historic estate with a two-story main house featuring detailed trim, five bays, and two-level porticos surrounded by eight additional farm buildings. The entire complex spreads across 600 acres with various structures visible from public roads.

The estate was built in 1838 for Rees Tate Bowen, a state politician who served during the Civil War. During the conflict, the property served as a Confederate troop encampment starting in 1862.

The property reveals rural Virginia life through its preserved schoolhouse, cemetery, and worker quarters that reflect how people lived and worked together on farms. These buildings show the different roles and spaces that made up a functioning agricultural community.

The property sits at the intersection of Virginia Route 609 and Route 91 and remains visible from public roads. Since it is a private residence, visitors should view it from a distance and respect the boundary of the property.

A natural spring on the property flows today just as it did when the first structures were built around 1772. This unchanged water source has sustained the settlement for more than two centuries.

Location: Tazewell County

GPS coordinates: 37.04083,-81.68861

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:48