Cleydael, also known as Quarter Neck, is a historic home located near Weedonville, King George County, Virginia. It was built in 1859, and is a two-story, five-bay, frame dwelling. It has a standing seam, metal gable roof and wraparound porch. The house served as the summer residence for King George County's wealthiest resident, Dr. Richard H. Stuart.[3]

Cleydael
Cleydael, October 2012
Cleydael is located in Virginia
Cleydael
Cleydael is located in the United States
Cleydael
LocationOff VA 206, near Weedonville, Virginia
Coordinates38°18′47″N 77°8′2″W / 38.31306°N 77.13389°W / 38.31306; -77.13389
Area7.5 acres (3.0 ha)
Built1859 (1859)
NRHP reference No.86003495[1]
VLR No.048-0041
Significant dates
Added to NRHPDecember 18, 1986
Designated VLRJuly 15, 1986[2]

On April 23, 1865 John Wilkes Booth was refused accommodations and medical treatment by Dr. Stuart.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. ^ a b Karen D. Steele (May 1986). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Cleydael" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo