Adam Thoroughgood House facts for kids
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Thoroughgood House
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South view of Thoroughgood House, Sep 2017
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 Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1636 Parrish Road Virginia Beach, Virginia |
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| Area | 4 acres (1.6 ha) |
| Built | ca. 1719 |
| Architectural style | Central-passage house |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000921 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NHL | October 9, 1960 |
The Thoroughgood House is an old brick house in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It was built around 1719. This historic home is located in a neighborhood also called Thoroughgood.
For a long time, people thought Adam Thoroughgood built this house. However, experts now believe it was built by his great-grandson. The house has been carefully repaired and updated many times. It first opened as a museum on April 29, 1957. The City of Virginia Beach bought the property in 2003. A special grant helped pay for more restoration work. The house reopened to visitors in May 2011.
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Who Was Adam Thoroughgood?
Adam Thoroughgood (1604–1640) was an important person in early Virginia. He came to Virginia in 1622 as an indentured servant. This meant he worked for someone for a set time to pay for his trip.
After his service, Adam became a leader in his community. He was even a member of the House of Burgesses in Jamestown. This was an early form of government in the colony. In 1635, he was given a large piece of land, about 5,350 acres.
Adam Thoroughgood was from a town called King's Lynn in England. Many places in Virginia Beach are named after his home. These include the Lynnhaven River and the City of Norfolk.
Why Is the Thoroughgood House Important?
The Thoroughgood House is a great example of early colonial architecture. This means it shows how houses were built in Virginia a long time ago.
National Historic Landmark Status
In 1960, the house was named a National Historic Landmark. This is a very special title given to places that are important to American history. It was also added to the US National Register of Historic Places in 1966. This list helps protect important historic sites.
Another old house from the 1700s in Virginia Beach is the Adam Keeling House.
Images for kids
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Thoroughgood House, photographed by Frances Benjamin Johnston
See also
- List of the oldest buildings in Virginia
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Virginia Beach, Virginia
