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 a historic brick house in Virginia Beach, Virginia. You can find it at 1636 Parish Road, in an area also called Thoroughgood. This house was built around 1719.
Even though it was once known as the Adam Thoroughgood House, Adam Thoroughgood himself did not build it. The house has been fixed up many times, including big projects in 1923 and the 1950s. It opened as a museum on April 29, 1957, so people could visit and learn about its history.
The house you see today was most likely the home of Adam Thoroughgood's great-grandson. In 2003, the City of Virginia Beach bought the property. They received a special grant of $150,000 from the "Save America's Treasures" program in 2004. The city also added the same amount of money. This latest restoration took longer and cost more than expected, but the house reopened to visitors in May 2011.
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 to America.
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 Virginia. In 1635, he was given a large piece of land, about 5,350 acres (21.7 square kilometers).
Adam Thoroughgood came from a place called King's Lynn in Norfolk, England. Many places in Virginia Beach are named after his childhood home. These include the Lynnhaven River, the City of Norfolk, and Norfolk County. The City of South Norfolk and Norfolk County later joined together in 1963 to form the new City of Chesapeake.
A Look at History: Important Designations
The Thoroughgood House is very special because it shows what early colonial homes in Virginia looked like. Because of its importance, it was named a National Historic Landmark in 1960. This means it's one of the most important historic places in the United States.
It was also added to the US National Register of Historic Places in 1966. This list helps protect important buildings and sites across the country.
Another old house from the early 1700s in Virginia Beach that you can still see today is the Adam Keeling House.
See also
- List of the oldest buildings in Virginia
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Virginia Beach, Virginia
