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2017-07-05 08 10 00 View north along Virginia State Route 203 (Oldhams Road) at Virginia State Route 3 (Kings Highway-History Land Highway) in Lyells, Richmond County, Virginia
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Lyells is a small place in Richmond County, Virginia. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a town or city. Instead, it is part of the larger Richmond County.

Historic Places in Lyells

Lyells is home to a special building called the Rochester House. This house has a lot of history!

What is the Rochester House?

The Rochester House is an old building in Lyells. It is important because of its history and how it was built.

National Register of Historic Places

In 1991, the Rochester House was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of important places across the United States. When a building is on this list, it means it is special. It is worth protecting because of its history or unique design. This helps make sure these places are saved for future generations to learn from and enjoy.

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