Gwin Dudley Home Site, Archaeological site in Franklin County, Virginia.
Two stone chimneys stand 31 feet apart at the Gwin Dudley Home Site, marking the original footprint of a residence constructed in 1795.
Gwin Dudley received this land as compensation for his service during the Revolutionary War and established himself as a successful farmer in Franklin County.
The stone tablet on the south chimney, inscribed with initials GD and the date 1795, represents early American architectural craftsmanship in Virginia.
The National Register of Historic Places listed property stands at coordinates 37.0472° N latitude and 79.6889° W longitude near Smith Mountain Lake.
The chimneys feature distinct construction methods with functional and decorative arches surrounding the inscription, uncommon in regional architecture of that period.
Location: Virginia
GPS coordinates: 37.04720,-79.68890
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:53
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