Kentland Farm Historic and Archeological District

The district features a two-story brick manor house built in 1834, complemented by agricultural buildings and extensive archaeological excavation areas across 1,785 acres.

James Randal Kent developed this plantation to 6,000 acres by 1860, operating it with 123 enslaved individuals who contributed to crop and livestock production.

Archaeological investigations have revealed Late Woodland Period Native American settlements, with recovered artifacts including weapons, tools, and pottery from AD 800-1600.

Virginia Tech manages the property for agricultural research, maintaining educational programs and a modern dairy center while preserving historical structures.

The 2006 boundary extension added a discovered slave cemetery containing 23 graves, providing documentation of the lives of enslaved people at Kentland.

Location: Montgomery County

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 37.18970,-80.57640

Latest update: March 19, 2025 22:08