The Grove, historic house in Virginia, United States
The Grove is a brick house built in 1857 just outside Bristol, Virginia, designed in Greek Revival style with two stories and five sections across its front. The structure features a two-story wooden porch supported by columns and sits on approximately 4 acres of land.
The Grove was built in 1857 by John Preston, who designed the house himself during a time of regional growth just before the Civil War began. The property was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002 and is also listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register.
The Grove served as a gathering place for the community for many decades, hosting celebrations and important meetings that brought neighbors together. The building reflects how much community connection mattered to the people of Bristol.
The Grove sits along Lee Highway, a main road that connects different parts of Virginia and beyond, making it easy to find. The location puts it near other historic sites and parks, so you can explore multiple places during the same visit.
The Grove now serves as the Children's Advocacy Center for Bristol and Washington County, showing how a historic building can take on new purposes while honoring its past. This second chapter brings contemporary community service to a structure that remembers the 1800s.
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