Lansdowne (Urbanna, Virginia)
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| Location | Virginia St. at Upton Lane, Urbanna, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 37°38′12″N 76°34′37″W / 37.63667°N 76.57694°WCoordinates: 37°38′12″N 76°34′37″W / 37.63667°N 76.57694°W |
| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | 1740 |
| Architectural style | Georgian, Early Georgian |
| NRHP reference # | 74002138 |
| VLR # | 316-0003 |
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| Added to NRHP | November 8, 1974 |
| Designated VLR | September 17, 1974 |
Lansdowne is a historic home located at Urbanna, Middlesex County, Virginia. It was constructed about 1740, and is a two-story, five-bay, "T"-shaped, brick dwelling in the Early Georgian style. It consists of a main section measuring 52 feet by 25 feet, with a rear wing of 36 feet by 18 feet. The front facade features a tall pedimented portico projecting from the center bay. It was the home of diplomat Arthur Lee (1740-1792), who is buried on the property in the family cemetery.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It is located in the Urbanna Historic District.
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