Caryswood
Caryswood is a historic home located near Evington, Campbell County, Virginia. It was built about 1855 and is a two-story frame building in an “L” configuration, covered by a low, hipped roof. It has a two-story, rear addition, with a one-story kitchen extension. The house is covered in flush (presumably ship-lapped or tongue-and-groove) siding, which creates a regular, smooth, somewhat monolithic appearance. The house features Italianate and Greek Revival decorative details. On this property, you will find an 1856 stable, the remains of an icehouse, a smokehouse, and an office.
Caryswood | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Virginia Landmarks Register | |
Entrance to the property | |
| Location | 8291 State Route 24 east of Evington, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 37°13′57″N 79°15′11″W |
| Area | 15 acres (6.1 ha) |
| Built | 1855 |
| Built by | James Womack |
| Architectural style | Mid 19th Century Revival, Greek Revival, Late Victorian, Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 10000089 |
| VLR No. | 015-5147 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | March 17, 2010 |
| Designated VLR | December 17, 2009 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
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