The Rochelle–Prince House is a historic home located at Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia. The original section dates to about 1814. The house consists of a 1 1/2-half-story, two-bay block attached to a two-story, three-bay block. The house was enlarged and remodeled between 1826 and 1827 and a rear ell was added about 1900.[3]
Rochelle–Prince House | |
 Rochelle–Prince House April 2013 | |
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| Location | 22371 Main St., Courtland, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 36°42′47″N 77°03′59″W / 36.71306°N 77.06639°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | c. 1814 |
| Architect | Multiple |
| NRHP reference No. | 10001115[1] |
| VLR No. | 201-0002 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | January 7, 2011 |
| Designated VLR | September 30, 2010[2] |
James Rochelle was clerk of the Southampton County court during the trial of Nat Turner. His nephew was George Henry Thomas, a Union general in the American Civil War.[4]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 1/03/11 through 1/07/11. National Park Service. 2011-01-14.
- ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ Robert J. Taylor, Jr. (June 2010). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Sebrell Rural Historic District" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos
- ^ "Southampton County, Virginia: History". Southampton County, Virginia. Retrieved 26 April 2013.