The Cedars, also known as Cocke's Tavern and The Casino, is a historic home located near Greenwood, Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built about 1850–1860, and is a large, two-story, five-bay, hipped-roof brick house in the Greek Revival style. It has a full grade-level basement, paired gable end chimneys, and prominent front and back porches. The front porch is two-stories and has a striking pediment. Also on the property is a contributing kitchen / servants quarter. The house has served as a residence, a boys' school, Civil War hospital, tanyard business and gambling casino, as well as (possibly) a tavern. It is considered one of the most architecturally distinguished antebellum houses in western Albemarle County.[3]
The Cedars | |
 Seen from US 250 | |
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| Location | U.S. Route 250, west of Interstate 64, near Greenwood, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 38°2′28″N 78°44′20″W / 38.04111°N 78.73889°W |
| Area | 10.1 acres (4.1 ha) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 89001909[1] |
| VLR No. | 002-0086 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | December 27, 1990 |
| Designated VLR | April 18, 1989[2] |
There have been some claims of ghost sightings and haunted activities on the property.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 2013-05-12.
- ^ Geoffrey B. Henry (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: The Cedars" (PDF). and Accompanying photo