Hawkwood (Gordonsville, Virginia) facts for kids
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Hawkwood
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Hawkwood after the 1982 fire, HABS photo, 1985
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 Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Location | S of Gordonsville off U.S. 15, near Gordonsville, Virginia |
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| Area | 404 acres (163 ha) |
| Built | 1854 |
| Architect | Davis, Alexander J. |
| Architectural style | Italian Villa |
| NRHP reference No. | 70000809 |
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| Added to NRHP | September 17, 1970 |
Hawkwood is a grand country house near Gordonsville, Virginia, in the United States. It looks like an old Italian villa! A famous architect named Alexander Jackson Davis designed it in 1851 for Richard Overton Morris. The house was finished in 1855. Hawkwood is special because it's one of only two houses designed by Davis in this style that hasn't been changed much over the years.
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Exploring Hawkwood's Design
Hawkwood is built from brick covered in stucco. The house has a large, two-story section that sticks out. On each side of this main part, there are smaller, one-story wings with sloped roofs.
What Does It Look Like?
The wing on the south side has a cool arched walkway on three sides. It also features a tall, three-story tower with a sloped roof, which makes the house look very picturesque. When you go inside, the main entrance hall is shaped like an octagon. The rooms inside were kept simple, without too many fancy decorations. The gardens around the house are natural and fit well with the house's spot on a hilltop. There's even a smaller house nearby that used to belong to the overseer, built in a simple wooden cottage style.
Hawkwood's History and Protection
Sadly, Hawkwood was badly damaged by a fire in 1982. The fire destroyed the inside, but the strong outer walls and the tower were still standing.
A Protected Landmark
Hawkwood was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 17, 1970. This means it's an important historical site that is protected. It's also part of the Green Springs National Historic Landmark District. This district includes a lot of the land around Hawkwood, showing how important the whole area is historically.
