Wessyngton, Federal plantation house in Cedar Hill, United States.
The Wessyngton mansion displays symmetrical proportions with classic detailing, incorporating elements of early American Federal architecture throughout its structure.
Built in 1815 for Joseph Washington, the second cousin of President George Washington, the estate developed into the largest tobacco plantation in the United States.
The plantation features a collection of portraits commissioned in the 1890s by Joseph Washington, depicting the domestic servants who maintained the household.
The property maintains its position on the National Register of Historic Places since 1971, allowing visitors to examine Federal architectural elements from the early 1800s.
The plantation received Century Farm status in 1976, marking over 100 years of continuous agricultural operations on the same land by the Washington family.
Location: Robertson County
Inception: 1815
Architectural style: Federal architecture
GPS coordinates: 36.50139,-87.00389
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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