Dogham, Doggams

Dogham is an L-shaped frame residence in Charles City, Virginia, displaying traditional colonial features. The house has three bays, dormer windows, and white weatherboards with exterior end chimneys typical of the region's early architecture.

The land was originally patented in 1642 by Joseph Royall, establishing early settlement in the area. The property underwent substantial expansions through the 1700s and a major renovation of the house in the mid-1800s.

The property displays its agricultural roots through several buildings that show how farming practices changed between the 1930s and 1940s. A family burial ground on the land marks generations of people who lived and worked here.

The residence sits on 750 acres of protected land and remains privately owned. It can be viewed from public roads in Charles City County but is not open to visitors.

A brick manufacturing operation ran on the grounds from 1840 to 1890, supplying materials for local construction projects. This industrial past reveals how the property contributed to the region's economy beyond farming alone.