Glennmary
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Location | SW of South Boston on U.S. 58, near South Boston, Virginia |
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Coordinates | 36°40′42″N 78°56′00″W / 36.67833°N 78.93333°WCoordinates: 36°40′42″N 78°56′00″W / 36.67833°N 78.93333°W |
Area | 52 acres (21 ha) |
Built | 1837 | -1840
Architect | Cosby, Dabney |
Architectural style | Greek Revival |
NRHP Reference # | 79003043 |
VLR # | 041-0104 |
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Added to NRHP | February 1, 1979 |
Designated VLR | November 21, 1978 |
Glennmary is a historic home located near South Boston, Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1837-1840, and is a 2 1/2-story, three bay, side hall plan, gable roofed brick dwelling in the Greek Revival style. It has a 1 1/2-story, one bay, side wing. The front facade features a one-story pedimented Greek Doric order portico. Also on the property are the contributing slave quarters, a log cabin, a smokehouse, and sheds.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.