Edgewood, building in Virginia, United States
Edgewood is a Greek Revival building in Virginia listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The main house burned in 1955, but the property preserves ruins and several outbuildings dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, including a cottage built around 1820, an icehouse, a corncrib, and various structures used for farming and food storage.
Edgewood was established around 1790 and was part of extensive holdings owned by the Cabell family across multiple counties. The property was closely connected to Joseph Cabell, an influential figure in Virginia's government who played a role in founding the University of Virginia.
The name Edgewood refers to its location at the edge of a forest area. The Cabell family's presence shaped local life for generations, and their involvement in regional development left a lasting mark on the community.
The property is privately owned today and not freely accessible to visitors, so it should be viewed respectfully from a distance. The ruins and outbuildings are partially visible from the street or nearby walking paths, and the grounds sit near the James River in Nelson County.
Edgewood was part of Warminster, a planned port settlement established in 1788 on Cabell family land. The site served as an active shipping point for tobacco and trade along the James River but faded from prominence, leaving traces of its commercial past.
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