Patrick Robert Sydnor Log Cabin

The cabin features V-notched logs, a gable roof, one main room with a loft above, and a brick and stone chimney on its exterior.

Built during the antebellum period, this log cabin initially housed enslaved workers from Prestwould Plantation before becoming home to Patrick Robert Sydnor, a notable tombstone carver.

The structure represents the transition of African American families from slavery to land ownership in post-Civil War Virginia through multiple generations.

The property extends across 4.41 acres of woodland and includes additional structures such as a wood storage shed, chicken house, and outhouse from 1930.

The interior maintains its original dog-leg staircase leading to a shallow landing, with a brick fireplace featuring a solid mantel at the west end.

Location: Mecklenburg County

GPS coordinates: 36.66115,-78.54874

Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:57