041-5343

Dr. Richard Thornton House

Halifax (County)

VLR Listing Date

2012-09-20

NRHP Listing Date

2012-11-28

NHL Listing Date

NA

NRHP Reference Number

12000987

Located in Halifax County, this house was built by Dr. Richard Thornton not long after he purchased the property in 1818. The Federal-style house has a unique floor plan that allowed it to function as both Thornton’s residence and medical office and as a place of lodging for travelers. At the time of his death in 1860, Thornton, among the most senior and wealthiest doctors in the county, had mentored many younger doctors in the area. The property includes associated historic outbuildings and a cemetery.

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

Photo credit: Scott Smith, 2009

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