Park Gate

Park Gate is a colonial house in Nokesville with a steep gable roof, exterior chimneys on the sides, and a wide porch running across the front. The building retains its original layout and construction methods from the mid-1700s.

The house was built around 1750 and later served as home to Colonel Thomas Lee, whose father signed the Declaration of Independence. The family occupied it from 1790 to 1805.

The building shows features common in early Virginia settlements and reflects how houses were constructed and lived in during that period.

The property sits on Park Gate Drive in a rural area and is best reached by car. Since it is on private land, visitors should view it from the road and respect the boundaries of the property.

The house keeps its original dimensions from the 1700s, offering insight into how homes were actually built during that period. These precise proportions make it valuable for understanding early colonial residential construction.

Location: Prince William County

GPS coordinates: 38.67889,-77.54806

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:12