Belnemus is a historic home located near Powhatan, Powhatan County, Virginia. The original section was built about 1798, and enlarged in the 1820s and in the 20th century. The original section has a "Palladian" plan with a central two-story, three bay central section with a hipped roof and flanking one-story wings. It features a full-length, one-story porch, with four Tuscan order columns and lattice balustrade. Also on the property are a number of contributing outbuildings including a smokehouse, dairy, and equipment shed.[3]

Belnemus
Belnemus, HABS Photo
Belnemus is located in Virginia
Belnemus
Belnemus is located in the United States
Belnemus
LocationW of Powhatan off U.S. 60, near Powhatan, Virginia
Coordinates37°34′03″N 77°59′48″W / 37.56750°N 77.99667°W / 37.56750; -77.99667
Area18 acres (7.3 ha)
Built1798 (1798)
Architectural styleEarly Republic, Late Georgian
NRHP reference No.79003069[1]
VLR No.072-0002
Significant dates
Added to NRHPApril 20, 1979
Designated VLRSeptember 19, 1978 [2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. ^ Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission staff (August 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Belnemus" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo
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