Melrose (Casanova, Virginia)

Melrose
Location North of Casanova on VA 602, near Casanova, Virginia
Coordinates 38°40′23″N 77°42′37″W / 38.67306°N 77.71028°W / 38.67306; -77.71028Coordinates: 38°40′23″N 77°42′37″W / 38.67306°N 77.71028°W / 38.67306; -77.71028
Area 24 acres (9.7 ha)
Built 1856 (1856)-1860, 1920
Built by Holtzclaw, George Washington
Architectural style Gothic Revival
NRHP Reference # 83003281[1]
VLR # 030-0070
Significant dates
Added to NRHP February 10, 1983
Designated VLR September 5, 1981[2]

Melrose, also known as Melrose Castle, is a historic home located near Casanova, Fauquier County, Virginia. The house was built between 1856 and 1860, and is a two-story, five bay,"L"-shaped Gothic Revival style dwelling. It features a three-story-octagonal tower in the center bay and castellation along the parapet. The house was enlarged considerably around 1920 through a large addition to the west end for expanded service areas.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (September 1981). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Melrose" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo


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