Oakwood Farm
USA /
Virginia /
Warrenton /
Oakwood Drive, 7433
World
/ USA
/ Virginia
/ Warrenton
house, estate (manor / mansion land), NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, Greek Revival (architecture), horse riding academy / horse riding school, animal breeding farm, historic district
Historic estate listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
- Built: c. 1785 (original stone house); c. 1838 (current main house)
- Alterations: connecting wing joining original two houses together added (c. 1845); exterior remodeled to current appearance (1920s)
- Architectural style: Greek Revival; Colonial Revival detailing
- Areas of significance: Architecture; Entertainment/Recreation
- Area: 600 acres
- Date added to NRHP: 2/2/2016
- Other designations: U.S. Historic District
In addition to its architectural significance, Oakwood was also the site of the inaugural Virginia Gold Cup Race in 1922, a well-known steeplechase horse race. Today, Oakwood operates as a horse breeding and training facility.
www.oakwoodfarm-va.com/home.html
NRHP #15001038
- Built: c. 1785 (original stone house); c. 1838 (current main house)
- Alterations: connecting wing joining original two houses together added (c. 1845); exterior remodeled to current appearance (1920s)
- Architectural style: Greek Revival; Colonial Revival detailing
- Areas of significance: Architecture; Entertainment/Recreation
- Area: 600 acres
- Date added to NRHP: 2/2/2016
- Other designations: U.S. Historic District
In addition to its architectural significance, Oakwood was also the site of the inaugural Virginia Gold Cup Race in 1922, a well-known steeplechase horse race. Today, Oakwood operates as a horse breeding and training facility.
www.oakwoodfarm-va.com/home.html
NRHP #15001038
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakwood_(Fauquier_County,_Virginia)
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 38°43'33"N 77°51'13"W
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