041-0089

Riverside

Halifax (County)

VLR Listing Date

2017-09-21

NRHP Listing Date

2018-02-13

NHL Listing Date

NA

NRHP Reference Number

SG100002134

Near the Dan River in Halifax County, Riverside evolved during building campaigns through the 19th century, likely beginning with a story-and-a-half frame dwelling, possibly from the late-18th-century. Acquired by planter Nathaniel Ragsdale and his wife, Ann Ragsdale, in 1809, Riverside expanded as the Ragsdales made Federal and Greek Revival additions to the house. These include, on the inside, a side wing with wainscots and baseboards and vibrant decorative painting, and a mantel inspired by William Pain’s pattern book The Practical House Carpenter. The property also includes a 19th-century smokehouse.

Last Updated: June 2, 2023

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Abbreviations:
VLR: Virginia Landmarks Register
NPS: National Park Service
NRHP: National Register of Historic Places
NHL: National Historic Landmark

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