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Meadow Farm

Meadow Farm
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Meadow Farm is located in Virginia
Meadow Farm
Meadow Farm is located in the US
Meadow Farm
Location Mountain and Courtney Rds., Glen Allen, Virginia
Coordinates 37°40′32″N 77°31′2″W / 37.67556°N 77.51722°W / 37.67556; -77.51722Coordinates: 37°40′32″N 77°31′2″W / 37.67556°N 77.51722°W / 37.67556; -77.51722
Area 175 acres (71 ha)
Built 1800
NRHP Reference # 74002125
VLR # 043-0031
Significant dates
Added to NRHP August 13, 1974
Designated VLR May 20, 1974

Meadow Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

The estate belonged to Mosby Shepherd.

The estate is now owned and operated by Henrico County as the Meadow Farm Museum. The 1860 period living history farmsite and museum presents programs and exhibits on the culture of the rural South. The buildings include the farmhouse, barn, doctor’s office, blacksmith forge and kitchen.

The museum is featured in "Welcome to the Meadow Farm Museum", a 10-minute Henrico County TV film available for viewing online.



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