Shes also scheduling new site visits, with a special focus on Alabama, which has more than 100 HABS-documented houses. Most recently from Richmond, the Smiths enjoy the quiet of 435 acres and the challenge of restoration. A grist mill formed the nucleus of this If you do not see a thumbnail image or a reference to another Hill was purchased at public sale by James Franklin, Senior Green Hill, near Long Island, Campbell County, Virginia, is on an elevated plateau overlooking the Staunton River. This website is sponsored by Mitchells Publications. The abundance of rock on the estate allowed free use of it in construction of roads, outbuildings and walls. 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At the time of his death 1864, the plantation included 5,000 acres and 244 slaves. Like us on Facebook to get the latest on the world's hidden wonders. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. The stone came from Pittsylvania County across the river. "I couldn't wait to get this place fixed up. The area south of the main house, near the river, was known as Lower Town. This area was where more industrial work took place, in structures such as the Mill and Blacksmiths Shop. chair rail high, and the one room above has dormer windows The interior floor plan follows the typical Georgian house, consisting of a center hall, flanked by the parlor and the dining room on the first floor, two bedrooms on the second floor, and a large first floor room in the rear of the house with a smaller bedroom above it. overlooking the Staunton River. The resilient individuals that survived all these traumas are: Eliza, Joe Cook, Carnny, Winny, John, Patrick, Carnny, Clarissa, Lizzie Alice, March, Sarah, Blair, Carr, Siny, Betsy, Nicy, Sarah Ann, Dick, Jerry, Harry Long, Aaron Cooper, Julia, Aaron, Mitchell, Delphy, Lizzy, Saunders, Nicy, Granville, Mary Ryal, Margaret, Becky, Marshall, Mary Ann, Rosalee, Harrison, Mary, Sarah Ann, Harrison, Jim Singleton, Henry Clay, Yellow George, Delphy, Nancy, John Green, Patsy, Harry Compton, Lucy, Abram, Allin, Elijah Roach, Amy, Nelly, Silvia, Harry Cooper, Louisa, Stephen, Jinny, Susy, Stephen, Bailey, Anna, Rowena, Jordan, Wilson Miller, Sally, Young March, Martha, Bonaparte, Ryal Carpenter, Violet, Hartwell, Margaret, Mahaly, Martha Ann, Claiborne Taylor, Erasmus Johnson, Hartwell, Flourney, Cimon, Rody, Lydia, Daniel, Edward, Will Ross, Caroline, Frances, Lewellin, Mary Ann, Dennis, Winny, America Ann, Albert, Robin, Sarah, Clara, Robin, Robert Green, Sindy, William, Violet, Wirt Gardiner, Tom, Tish, Maria, Salem, Riddy, Anthony, Runell, Charles Compton, Richard Cook, Mary, Halifax, Patrick Black, Robin, Sukey, Howson, Harrison, David Black, Winford, Simon Blacksmith, Jenny, Henry Rass, Lizzy, Doctor, Marcia Jane, Martin, Fanny, Joe Rumpass, Lacky, Pleasant, Silvestor, Elvina, Spotswood, Beverly, Betty, Nancy Armistead, Abram Falling, Lucinda Black, Louisa, Coleman, Henry, Locky, Lewis, Lucy, George, Jim Rass, Aggy, Elvira, Gorton, Catherine, James, Stepney, Dicey, Joe, John Randolph, Green, Susy, Jincy, Bertha, Peter Providence, Crease, David Crocket, Queen, Henry Sydnot, Hilary, Mary Rass, Christopher, Jim, Celia, Hannah, and Celia. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. The six hundred acres Pannill originally purchased from the Fuqua family were enlarged by him to about five thousand acres before his death in 1864 at 94 years of age. It is simple, almost austere especially considering the wealth of Pannill. It is believed this house was built by Samuel Pannill on land he purchased from William and Moses Fuqua in 1797. G;l * d the white master's residence, back of and beyond the Big House, was a world of work dominated by . As you enter the front hall, the parlor is to the left. Many properties listed in the registers are private dwellings and are not open to . The surveys stated purpose was to document the architectural features of historically significant buildings in the United States. This freely available resource empowers the public with authoritative knowledge that deepens their understanding and appreciation of the built environment. This cemetery currently has no description. Building/structure dates: ca. The papers of David Campbell (1779-1859) concern many topics, including education, politics, wars, religion, household economy, methods of travel, slavery, secession, commission business, settlement of the old Southwest, legal practice, and general mercantile pursuits. On the National Register of Historic Places, Green Hill plantation was built in the 1790s and was operated by a Virginia slave dealer for the first half of the 19th century. Introduced by the Native Americans, corn production was vital to the survival of both . Historically, the plantation had ample stone available to build with, so much so that the roadways and garden walls were constructed with it, as were the many of the buildings, which has helped their survival over time. slave quarters, loom house (? Title: Green Hill, Plantation and Main House, 378 Pannills Road (State Route 728), Long Island, Campbell County, VA Other Title: Colonial Williamsburg Agricultural Buildings Project Creator (s): Historic American Buildings Survey, creator Related Names: Pannill, Samuel Pannill, John Pannill, John, Harry Pannill, John, Harry, Ryall image, a copy print, or microfilm. "There just aren't properties with the diversity of structures that are there. stone. SAH Archipedia is a registered trademark of the Society of Architectural Historians. For further rights Search for an exact birth/death year or select a range, before or after. Though furniture or decorations inside the houses accurately represent the small comforts enslaved people created for themselves, visitors often conflate that with a rosier experience of slavery than actually existed. Green Hill Cemetery is a cultural feature (cemetery) in Campbell County. View all 48 pictures. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Having an old house that was abused for years lends its own problems. The estate was inherited by his son, John Pannill, who died unmarried. Green Hill Plantation, located in Campbell County, Virginia, was established by Samuel Pannill in 1796 and built by enslaved workers. Address: Virginia Road No. In some cases, a surrogate Three flights of stairs lead to each of the second floor rooms because they are not connected. Not to the institution of slavery.. Box 549 Petersburg, VA 23804 Submitted by: The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Department of Archaeological Research P.O. Only one cabin remains. $294,900. If SAH Archipedia has been useful to you, please consider supporting it. The six hundred acres Pannill originally purchased from the A good representation of a self-sustaining community in the early and mid-1800's. and paths (each building was connected to every other and to \ \x7 o .'X*- r, \ .^. ), duck house (? Meet the Iowa Architect Documenting Every Slave House Still Standing. Linking names of plantations in this County with the names of the large holders on this list is beyond the scope of this transcription. "Each time we went out there, one more building had disappeared, eaten up by. Photo from the Historic American Building Survey, Library of Congress. Linking the house and outbuildings is a rare surviving network of stone walkways. Green Hill is located of Rtes. the side porch. Despite the fact that Pannill rose to be the richest man in post-Revolutionary Campbell County, at the center of his diverse holdings he built a five-bay house not much grander than that built about the same time in Isle of Wight by the family of William Scott, who held less than 500 acres. www.loc.gov. 1,766 Sq. Currently they are raising beef cattle and working with soil conservationists to reseed pine trees and get the land back in good shape. Reference staff can advise you in The one-story rear ell was built about 1800. walls and foundations. The original kitchen was outside but a more recent owner had three kitchens installed inside. The HABS survey required that each site be documented with a combination of interior and exterior photographs, precise floor plans and blueprints, and any relevant history of how the building was used in the past. 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"It's kind of like camping," said Karen, a special education teacher for Chatham Elementary School. Out in the wilds of Campbell County near Long Island, one can leave the main road, turn down a dead-end gravel lane and end up in the early 19th century. remains of these buildings except portions of their The bridge was burned at the end of the Civil War by cadets who, seeing the Confederate men marching home could not believe Lee had surrendered, and were afraid that the Yankees were in pursuit. was prepared by F. 0. In 2017, a new trove of slave narratives was digitized at Southern University and A&M College in Louisiana, representing 229 stories from 17 states. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Verify and try again. "She wanted an old farmhouse, and I wanted a plantation, said Stewart. in whose family it remained until fairly recently. he later replaced with a toll bridge. Hill soon realized that this high level of documentation was a prerequisite only for the main houses on plantations, but was rarely present for slave houses. At a We've learned lessons from our past, and this is a reminder.". NPS: National Park Service There is a large brick dependency to the The wall about the house has small openings The buildings which surrounded the dwelling, most of which are still standing, were designated as "Upper Town." Hill had come to Mount Zion to do fieldwork for her project Saving Slave Houses, hoping to document the condition of the Mount Zion garage to see how much of the buildings history has been preserved. Removing the paint will be no easy task. You can join the conversation about this and other stories in the Atlas Obscura Community Forums. "Lower Town." Green HIll is listed as a Virginia Historic Landmark and the owners recently received a $45,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. The duck You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. These individuals not only had to live with the daily threat of the auction block at Green Hill Plantation, they also had to endure being separated from their families when Pannills will was executed. The current residents of the historic Mount Zion home in Warren County, Virginia, were rifling through the attic of their garage when they found a yellowed fragment of paper. Its elevated site, one-story plan, classical portico, and polygonal projections have led to the speculation that its design was influenced by Thomas Jefferson, who showed partiality to all these elements in his own works. All other dependencies are of native The fine garden is now a hog lot; several huge old box trees only remain. And the owners of certain plantations, such as Beatrice Manor in the border state of Kentucky, would lock enslaved people inside their houses at night. www.loc.gov "- Green Hill Plantation & Main House, State Route 728, Long Island, Campbell County, VA". The stables, carriage house and an unidentified Pittsylvania County is reported still standing, though I At Roseville Plantation near Aylett, Virginia, she visited a kitchen that had a loft upstairs, where enslaved people would have lived. Instead, he focused on farm operations, assembling one of the most extensive and costly plantation complexes known from the early Chesapeake. At his personal residence, he had a permanent slave auction block and auctioneers stand built right outside his door. 633. View more recently sold homes. (She does note, however, that scores of slave houses have not survived.) 2 Baths. Present owners are the Holland Brothers. She marveled at the markat how the small, flammable structure could easily have been burned down. Oftentimes theyll write back and say, Oh, we dont have any slave houses on our site, theyve all been demolished, but we do have a kitchen, Hill says. There is a large brick dependency to the rear with a loft above and a wine cellar beneath. Yes, another surrogate exists. Green Hill- L ocated near Long Island on the Staunton River, . Preserving slave cabins will help make the history of slavery visible to the general public. He acquired large land acreage and many slaves; was a member of Virginia Legislature from Campbell, on the Board of Public Works and president of the Roanoke Navigation Company. Pannill's mill was shipped by batteaux to Weldon and Gaston, Flour ground at Try again. of a carriage house, stables, spring house and the like. In some cases, only thumbnail (small) images are available Details Descriptive Terms exterior views plantations axonometric projections (images) drawings (visual works) the left. Resend Activation Email. . Listing info for 2945 State Rd S-28-48 Elgin SC, 29045 MLS# 23004440. There has never been a national survey of slave houses, except for the one Im trying to do, Hill says. It was in domestic lifeaway from the eyes and whip of the overseerthat captive Africans could attempt to assert the modicum of freedom they still retained, writes the archaeologist Whitney Battle-Baptiste, referencing an article by the activist, scholar, and writer Angela Davis, in a chapter of Archaeology and Preservation of Gendered Landscapes. Follow us on social media to add even more wonder to your day. The buildings are grouped into two distinct parts: the main house with its dependencies was designated as "Upper Town," and is situated on a plateau overlooking the Staunton River. This journey has led her to a plantation in Virginia called, Green Hill Plantation, once owned by slaveowner, Samuel Pannill in the Antebellum era. For instance, they do not require that the working kitchen be outside. Karen said she hopes having summers off will give her time to do research and restoration work. ), ice house office (? A ,.^ : ^*> s amertcan CommontDealti^si LOUISIANA JISIANA ro ACCOMPANY vERT PHELPS MERICAN . Pannill had the auction block built so that it was visible from all buildings surrounding the main house. But the snaking cursive writing on it was still legible. Since 2012, Hill has documented approximately 700 buildings at more than 140 sites in six states. Following Nat Turner's Rebellion in 1831, Virginia laws prohibited slaves from gathering in groups for events like church services or funerals without white supervisors. Other things added were carbide lights, then electricity. Linking the house and outbuildings is a rare surviving network of stone walkways. "A nice one.". 1,512 Sq. The property was inherited by a daughter, Judith Wimbush, and subsequently sold to Mr. Randolph. If possible, include a printout of the drawing. Conditions were often dangerous: Chimneys, for instance, built of sticks and mud, would fill the unventilated room with smoke, and sometimes catch fire. Green Hill Plantation - Saving Slave Houses Green Hill Plantation 2014 Photograph of fireplace ruins of the Kitchen-Quarter at Green Hill Plantation in Campbell County, Virginia. 1800 Initial Construction, National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 69000226, Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress), https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/va0274/, Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record/Historic American Landscapes Survey, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Architectural Research Department, Grainger Department of Architectural Preservation and Research, (http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/114_habs.html), Virginia -- Campbell County -- Long Island, https://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/rights.html, http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/114_habs.html, http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/info/001_ref.html, http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/resource/013_pic.html. Upper Town is where the Kitchen, Wash House, Dairy, and Smokehouse were located. river in Pittsylvania County. There is still standing a large, partitioned stone tobacco barn in the four corners of which are small, windowless rooms used as breeding rooms for the slaves. Hill often finds herself fixating on the few deeply human details present in the narratives, such as how enslaved people personalized their homes. $1,275,000 - 0.1 acresUnder Contract 5 beds 3 full baths 1 half baths 3,382 Sq.Ft. The duck house is of brick. Town." In Virginia in 1860 there were 641 farms of 1,000 acres or more, the largest size category enumerated in the census, and another 2,882 farms of 500-999 acres. Offer available only in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico). Pannill bequeathed 172 enslaved people by name to his children in his will. Prepared by Orville W. Carroll, Architect, National Park Service, October 1960, for the, "Green Hill Plantation Offers Look into Past", "Green Hill, the Old Pannill Place Once an Empire". Turns out she had spotted a black widow spider and was backing away only to back into a black snake. Join us for a daily celebration of the worlds most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places. item is rights restricted or has not been evaluated for Vacant or abandoned buildings deteriorate over timea surefire route to eventual demolition. (NOTE: These numbers are visible in the Tiff "Reference Image" display.). HABS/HAER/HALS materials have generally been scanned at high resolution that is suitable for most publication purposes (see Digitizing the Collection for further details about the digital images). In 1861, at the time of Pannills death, these responsibilities were carried out by 223 enslaved people. The house is L-shaped and the rear wing may be older than the main portion. The buildings which surrounded the dwelling, most of which Preserving an unusual slice of rural life. My grandmother is 92 and lives in a memory care facility that is, thankfully, closed to outside visitors as a result of COVID-19. ), ice house, The house is L-shaped and the rear wing may be older than the main portion. Beyon black people. Then shell walk around the site, taking photographs and measurements, noting GPS coordinates, and sketching what she sees. Hills arduous research processidentifying slave houses in archives that often mention them only in passingis what ultimately inspired her to create the Slave House Database. About | Pannill was a slave breeder, trader, and auctioneer. Campbell County Courthouse. I have mixed feelings about how the buildings are used, Hill says. Hill has been poring through these narratives to identify building descriptions that will help her match slave houses with the people who might have lived in them. after a two-vehicle crash . Green Hill Plantation, Upper Town Slave Auction Block and Auctioneers Stand ( 2017 Saving Slave Houses), John Pannill sells Green Hill to his nephews Samuel, John, and Abraham Wimbish, Buildings of the United States Book Series, Virginia: Valley, Piedmont, Southside & Southwest, http://sah-archipedia.org/buildings/VA-02-031-0001. Drag images here or select from your computer. And the sheer luck that it was not. Fuqua family were enlarged by him to about five thousand No, the item is not digitized. main portion. Please reset your password. Karen said the Historic Resources Department is realistic when it comes to requirements. a large crack running from roof to ground in the tobacco barn It is believed this house was built by Samuel Pannill on They are also cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In later years, it was purchased at a public sale by James Franklin, Sr. who bequeathed it to his nephew, Samuel Hale. The house is of brick and the side porch has refined, round, Thanks for your help! If you On either side is a bookcase with blue, etched glass panes that also extends to the ceiling. Its a story thats been neglected for so long.. These VLR: Virginia Landmarks Register Winner will be selected at random on 04/01/2023. original item when a digital image is available. Rutherford County Land Transfers. read more, Saving Slave Houses project founder Jobie Hill visited the former Green Hill plantation with a team of preservationists and 3D scanning technicians to document several existing structures associated with slavery, including a slave house, laundry building, and a stone auction block. When the two-story front portion was added, the orientation of the house was changed and the main entrance was made to enter from the south. caused by lightning some years ago. In its original state, probably just the rear portion of the main house existed with the main driveway or entrance coming from what is now considered the back of the place. Like Atlas Obscura and get our latest and greatest stories in your Facebook feed. This browser does not support getting your location. Search above to list available cemeteries. Green Hill, his home, constructed of brick and native stone, is the most complete private residence in the county. (Some may not be online). You can download online images yourself. All the buildings were connected by stone paths and roads. A daughter, Judith, married John Wimbush and they Despite the painful histories behind slave houses, Hill says that visiting them is not a painful experience for her. ry and tobacco barn are in fair condition, though there is "This is not Colonial Williamsburg but it has a lot of interesting things," said Karen Gorham-Smith, who owns Green Hill Plantation with her husband, Stewart Smith. The description for Uncle Guys Loft, which goes for $165 to $215 a night, reads: Originally the sleeping quarters for fifteen field-hands, this private upstairs room is both cozy and quaint, while still feeling roomy and relaxed., Other B&Bs are less forthcoming. Parts of Campbell and Bedford Counties were annexed to the city in 1976. Pannill, along with friends Patrick Henry and George Cabell, helped establish the town of Brookneal. Hills project is important, Vargas says, adding that he believes that extant slave houses should be declared protected heritage sites or national monuments. Nearer the Staunton River was located the second group Lynchburg, Virginia, June, 1960: Green Hill, near Long Island, Campbell County, Virginia, The granary building, dated 1821, is only structure with a date stone. The Library of Congress It granted citizenship to "all persons born or naturalized in the United States," which included former slaves recently freed. Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Nearby homes similar to 5838 Dry Hollow Rd have recently sold between $320K to $320K at an average of $180 per square foot. made to enter from the south. When the two-story front portion was added, the orientation Green Hill, near Long Island, Campbell County, Virginia, is on an elevated plateau overlooking the Staunton River. Green Hill Plantation Interactive Map 01 / 13 1 Main House 2021 vs. 1960 Please enter your email and password to sign in. Weve updated the security on the site. Contact Us Frank Rogers, County Administrator Haberer Building, second floor 47 Courthouse Lane P.O. Altavista, Campbell County, Virginia, USA, Drag images here or select from your computer, Oops, we were unable to send the email. probably just the rear portion of the main house existed The one-story rear ell was built about 1800. Wimbush sold it to a purchaser named Randolph, who, tradition says, paid for it with fraudulent bonds for which he was shot by one of Wimbush's sons. the house by either a road or path of stone) are still discernible. Select Photo(s) General photo guidelines: Photos larger than 8.0 MB will be reduced. We depend on ad revenue to craft and curate stories about the worlds hidden wonders. The buildings are still enclosed by stone walls made from brown stone that was dry-laid using no mortar. English Nothing The There is still no central heat, one thing they would like to add if it can be done unobtrusively. There is still standing a large, partitioned stone tobacco Abbreviations: where he is supposed to have built a stone chapel for the As you enter the front hall, the parlor is to There is no access to the rear wing except by going on to DonateInspector General | Slave auction block at Green Hill Plantation, Campbell County, Virginia. 633 and 728, near, This page was last edited on 28 May 2022, at 01:19. Green Hill was established ca. If you want to view this property for sale or have question contact us at 843.478.8061. rear with a loft above and a wine cellar beneath. Also at lower town, a toll bridge spanned the river, the main point of crossing. Slave houses were rarely labeled as such, but Hill has found it easy to pick them out from the surveys by observing their small size and location. A grist mill formed the nucleus of this community with the miller's house, store, chapel and additional quarters for slaves and tenants nearby. Green Hill Cemetery, Campbell County, Virginia. 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