Forest Hill (Amherst, Virginia) facts for kids
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Forest Hill
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Distant view from the southwest, with the Blue Ridge in the background
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 Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Location | 713 Indian Creek Rd., near Lowesville, Virginia |
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| Area | 220 acres (89 ha) |
| Built | 1803 |
| NRHP reference No. | 07000218 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | March 22, 2007 |
Forest Hill is a historic house located near Amherst in Amherst County, Virginia. The first part of the house was built around 1803. Later in the 1800s, two-story sections were added to the sides.
The house is a two-story building made of wood. It is an "I-house," which is a type of home popular in the United States. Inside, it has details in the Federal style, a design popular in the early 1800s.
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Exploring Forest Hill's Buildings
Besides the main house, several other old buildings are on the property. These buildings help tell the story of how people lived and worked here long ago.
Important Outbuildings
- A tobacco barn from about 1900, used for drying tobacco.
- A smokehouse from about 1800, where meat was preserved.
- A tenant house from about 1900, likely for farm workers.
- A corncrib from about 1800, used to store corn.
- A crib barn from about 1800, another type of storage barn.
- A tool shed from about 1900, for keeping tools safe.
A Glimpse into History
In 1847, the owner of Forest Hill, William Waller, went on a long journey to Louisiana. He was 58 years old at the time.
Historical Letters
During his trip, William Waller wrote letters home. These letters are now kept at the Virginia Historical Society. They are very important because they give us rare details about travel and life during that period.
National Recognition
Forest Hill is recognized as an important historical site.
What is the National Register?
In 2006, Forest Hill was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is an official list kept by the United States government. It includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. Being on this list helps protect these special places.
