Williston (Orange, Virginia)

Williston is a historic home and farm complex located near Orange, Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1867, and is a two-story, three-bay, Italianate style brick dwelling. The front facade features a tall portico with paired fluted polygonal columns set on pedestals. The interior features stenciled and painted murals on the dining room walls. Also on the property are the contributing smokehouse, hen house, servant's house, carriage house, granary and the foundation and lean-to of what was formerly a late-19th century barn.[3]

Williston
View of Williston, April 2017
Williston (Orange, Virginia) is located in Virginia
Williston (Orange, Virginia)
Williston (Orange, Virginia) is located in the United States
Williston (Orange, Virginia)
Location13430 Constitution Hwy., Orange, Virginia
Coordinates38°14′23″N 78°08′07″W / 38.23972°N 78.13528°W / 38.23972; -78.13528
Area28.9 acres (11.7 ha)
Built1867 (1867)
Architectural styleItalianate
NRHP reference No.05001270[1]
VLR No.068-0065
Significant dates
Added to NRHPNovember 16, 2005
Designated VLRSeptember 14, 2005[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.[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. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. ^ Calder Loth (September 2001). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Williston" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos