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	Westover
		Westover was named for Henry West, fourth Lord Delaware and son of Thomas West, Governor of Virginia.
		The special charm of the house lies in its elegant yet extremely simple form and proportions, combined with its perfect setting in the landscape, the essence of the artistic ideals of its period adapted to the style of living in Colonial Virginia.
		There also are buried Theodorick Bland, from whom William Byrd I bought the Westover property in 1688; William Byrd I and his wife, the former Mary Horsemanden; and other distinguished early Virginians.
	www.jamesriverplantations.com /page35.htm (480 words)

	Westover--James River Plantations: A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary
		Westover, one of Virginia's oldest and grandest plantation mansions, is considered perhaps America's premier example of colonial Georgian architecture and the quintessential James River plantation house.
		Westover is situated beneath 150-year-old tulip poplar trees and alongside ancient boxwood.
		Westover, a National Historic Landmark, is located at 7000 Westover Rd. on the south side of Virginia Rte.
	www.cr.nps.gov /nr/travel/jamesriver/wes.htm (499 words)

	James River Plantations
		Shirley Plantation was founded six years after the settlers arrived at Jamestown in 1607 to establish the first permanent English Colony in the New World.
		The plantation features the pineapple (the Colonial symbol of hospitality) in the hand-carved woodwork in the house, and as a three-foot finial on the peak of the roof.
		Benjamin Harrison, son of the builder of Berkeley and the plantation's second owner, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and three-time Governor of Virginia.
	instruct.westvalley.edu /gallup/17aonlinejrplants.html (1012 words)

	Shirley (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Tenth and Eleventh generations of the Hill-Carter family still live in the upper levels of the Shirley plantation house so we, as lowly tourists, were brought in through the back/work entrance of the house.
		After leaving Shirley we took a short trip over to Westover Plantation which, despite the claims of the owners that it was built by William Byrd II, was built by his less ‘beloved’ son William Byrd III.
		Westover is said to be one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in America, the front of Westover faces the river, an impressive sight to the guests who would be arriving by that route.
	www.resnet.wm.edu /~cncash/Shirley.html (1072 words)

	Shirley and Westover Plantations
		Westover Chapel was originally built between 1630 and 1637 on the Westover plantation.
		He was born in frontier Virginia on the Westover plantation in 1674.
		Whoever built Westover plantation made clever use of symbolism, as shown in the picture to the right.
	www.resnet.wm.edu /~semccl/charlescitycounty.html (2016 words)

	Welcome Visitor and Newcomer
		The park is comprised of the Pamplin Historical Park, featuring the restored Tudor Hall Plantation house and kitchen; historic battlefields; and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, a $10.5 million dollar, and 25,000-square foot facility designed to bring stories of the Civil War soldier to life.
		The original port of Piney Grove was built before 1790 on the Southall Plantation and is a rare survival of early Virginia log architecture.
		Location at 700 Westover Road in Charles City, Virginia, this plantation is the nation's premier example of a Georgian architectural complex.
	www.ci.richmond.va.us /visitor/plantations.aspx (632 words)

	Adventure Tours Richmond VA Virginia + National Parks - City Guide
		Evelynton Plantation (circa 1847) 6701 John Tyler Highway, Richmond, VA 23030, Located in Charles City, Home to the Ruffin family, whose patriarch, Edmund Ruffin, fired the first shot of the Civil War, this plantation was originally part of William Byrd's expansive Westover Plantation and it was named for Byrd's daughter.
		The plantation was founded six years after the settlers arrived at Jamestown in 1607 and the present mansion was begun in 1723.
		The plantation is noteworthy for its secret passages and architectural details, as well as magnificent formal gardens, which were re-established about 1900, that circle the house.
	www.discoverourtown.com /VA/Richmond/Attractions-285.html (3213 words)

	Westover Parish - Historic church in Charles City, Virginia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		WESTOVER PARISH was established in close proximity to the original settlement at Jamestown in 1613.
		The predecessor of the existing Westover Church was constructed between 1630 and 1637 on Westover plantation.
		For almost thirty years after 1803, Westover Church lay abandoned, desecrated by misuse as a barn during part of that time, and services of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Virginia lapsed completely in Charles City County.
	www.westoverparish.org /History.html (323 words)

	Westover Plantation, Charles City County, Virginia - Ghosts - Supernatural Message Boards
		This stately plantation is said to be haunted by the lovely, Evelyn Byrd.
		The first wife of William Byrd III, Elizabeth, was killed at Westover when a heavy cabinet fell on top of her, crushing her to death.
		Elizabeth, it is said, you can hear her wailing still echoing through the halls of Westover, still awaiting for someone to help her.
	www.ghostvillage.com /ghostcommunity/index.php?showtopic=6618 (470 words)

	- Plantations -
		This 800 acre plantation was begun in 1723 and completed in 1738, and is largely in its original state.
		Shirley Plantation displays four brick outbuildings, forming a Queen Anne forecourt, believed to be the only remaining example in America of this style.
		Richmond, this beautifully lush plantation is known for its secret passages to escape from the Indians, magnificent gardens, and architectural detail.
	www.sterling-events.com /plantations.html (559 words)

	Westover Plantation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Westover Plantation is located on the north bank of the James River in Charles City County, Virginia.
		Westover Plantation was formerly claimed to have been built circa 1730 by William Byrd II, the founder of Richmond; this date appears in the 1960 designation of the house as a National Historic Landmark.
		However, recent dendrochronologic testing on boards and planks in the house shows that they actually date to the 1750s, and this is the date of construction now recognised by the National Park Service.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Westover_Plantation (206 words)

	Related Links to Sherwood Forest Plantation - Home of President John Tyler
		Westover was built circa 1730 by William Byrd II, the founder of Richmond, VA. 9 miles west of Sherwood Forest on Route 5.
		Piney Grove at Southall's Plantation is the only Williamsburg area historic landmark bed and breakfast inspected, approved and rated by America's premier travel association.
		The land grant plantations whose properties extend to the James river.
	www.sherwoodforest.org /Related_Links.html (1266 words)

	James River Plantations - Between Richmond and Williamsburg (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Treasures from three centuries are available at the James River Plantations along scenic Virginia Route 5 in Charles City County.
		The county, strategically located between the James and Chickahominy Rivers and close to the colonial capitals of Jamestown and Williamsburg, was the first westward expansion of English-speaking America.
		The county was established in 1619 and its plantations and farms along the James River have survived the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and the War Between the States.
	www.jamesriverplantations.org (349 words)

	About Westover Hills (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Westover Hills, Richmond's Most Beautiful Suburb, is named after Westover Plantation on the lower James River, the country home of Colonel William Byrd, founder of Richmond.
		Westover Hills is ten minutes from Ninth and Main Streets at modest speed by automobile.
		Westover Hills residents have always been and are now given passes over Boulevard Bridge under an arrangement made with the Boulevard Bridge Corporation.
	www.westoverhills.net /about.mgi (754 words)

	NIAHD Journals
		The Byrd’s wealth is symbolized by the close proximity of the church to the plantation.
		It seems people are comfortable with the half-truths about these plantations and their history, and they are perfectly content with ignoring the significance of the slaves and the contributions.
		The Westover plantation faced the river because that is the way other wealthy people would have gained access to their home.
	www.wm.edu /niahd/journals/index.php?browse=entry&id=511 (1884 words)

	NIAHD Journals
		Westover Plantation, home to three generations of Byrds, was beautiful, but we were unable to tour the inside.
		Westover Plantation was supposedly built by William Byrd II, and Shirley has been passed down from generation to generation in the Carter Family.
		Westover is one of the James River Plantations, and what stuck with me most was the approach to the plantation.
	www.wm.edu /niahd/journals/index.php?browse=date&id=218 (3104 words)

	VDGIF > Wildlife > Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail
		Many of the James River plantations have been restored and are now open for house and grounds tours.
		The main attraction for most visitors is the history and grandeur of architectural design of the plantation homes, but the avid naturalists will find the gardens and surrounding natural areas a pleasurable place for wildlife watching.
		The James River is the main water source for the sites on this loop, which include various parks, boat landings, plantations and a fish hatchery.
	www.dgif.state.va.us /wildlife/vbwt/loop.asp?trail=1&loop=CPL (252 words)

	Westover, from Homes and Gardens in Old Virginia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		She was presented at Court at the age of eighteen, and was the toast of noblemen.
		Westover was not always the beautiful and peaceful place we see today.
		Westover has since had many owners, among them Colonel John Selden, Major Augustus Drewry,...
	www.vintagedesigns.com /architecture/ggn/westover/hgva/index.htm (512 words)

	Westover: Live Life to Its Fullest (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Patterned after the Westover Plantation near Colonial Williamsburg, Westover has the charm and character of simpler times, while providing up-to-date amenities and conveniences to live life to its fullest.
		Westover Retirement Community, a CCAC accredited community, is part of the Colonial Senior Services family, a not-for-profit organization with a history and tradition of serving seniors for over 85 years.
		Westover provides opportunities to enjoy a full array of events and activities.
	www.westoverretirement.org /way.html (106 words)

	Guided Tours
		The plantation features 12 large rooms with 10 fireplaces, a kitchen collection of country primitives and its own ghost, heard by generations of occupants.
		Evelynton is part of the original 1619 grant of Westover Plantation and is named for one of Westover's daughters, Evelyn Byrd.
		Shirley Plantation, settled in 1613, is the oldest plantation in Virginia and has been the home of the Hill-Carters for 11 generations.
	www.vagazette.com /features/custom/wbgmag/guidedtours/va-wbg_taketour,0,7799427.story?coll=va-wbgmag-guidedtours (1396 words)

	A Plan of Westover - Old Virginia - Virginia Historical Society (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		A Plan of Westover - Old Virginia - Virginia Historical Society
		This plan of William Byrd II's Westover plantation records one of the first significant attempts to create a pastoral estate on the English model in Virginia.
		Geometric gardens flank the main house, which seems about to be engulfed by the vast, surrounding wilderness.
	www.vahistorical.org /ov/westover.htm (85 words)

	Westover
		Westover is one of the best examples of Georgian architecture in Virginia.
		Westover by Robert A. Lancaster Jr., from Frances Archer Christian and Susanne Massie, editors,
		However, Westover's grounds are open from 9 a.m.
	www.vintagedesigns.com /architecture/ggn/westover (280 words)

	Country Kitchen Recipes - ALFA Farmers Federation
		Welcome to Westover Plantation and the home of Ben and Mary Ann Bowden, where, especially at this time of year, parties and gatherings are frequent occurrences.
		Westover Plantation is where they raised their two sons and two daughters and where Ben has established a highly successful cotton and peanut farming operation that he now works with son-in-law and business partner Charlie Speaks.
		From Westover Plantation, and from all of us at Neighbors, have a wonderful and blessed holiday season.
	www.alfafarmers.org /country_kitchen/recipeList.phtml?id=1772 (429 words)

	Hampton Roads Magazine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		This plantation doesn’t get as much attention as some of the others along the James River, but it is well worth a look.
		Moving west, there are a number of plantations along the James River—between Williamsburg and Richmond on picturesque Virginia Route 5—that offer a relaxing tour of life as it used to be in Virginia.
		Berkeley Plantation, birthplace to President William Henry Harrison, claims to be the site of America’s first official Thanksgiving and is said to be the oldest three-story brick house in the country.
	www.hamptonroadsmagazine.com /guides/bride/roundthecornerromance.php (1431 words)

	Books by W. Lynn Seldon Jr. - Travel Writer & Photographer
		It has been the home of the Carter family since 1723 and the 800-acre working plantation is still owned and operated by the ninth and tenth generations of the original family.
		Berkeley Plantation is one of the most popular stops on Route 5, but less-visited Westover's nearby grounds feature a great stroll through history along the James.
		The final plantation along this stretch of Route 5 is Sherwood Forest Plantation and it's an interesting one.
	www.lynnseldon.com /excerptcrva.html (1796 words)

	Civil War - Westover photos
		Westover Plantation was headquarters to the Union Fifth Corps.
		The grounds of Westover are open to the public
		Westover is on the James River not far from Richmond, Virginia
	www.civilwarfieldtrips.com /peninsula/westover.html (140 words)

	James River plantation claims Thanksgiving - Washington Weekend - The Washington Times, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Other Berkeley Plantation "firsts" include the mansion's claim to be the first three-story brick home in the state (a circular date stone on the west face reads "1726") and the site of the state's first heroic pediment roof, one that features ornate decoration in the triangular space that forms the gable.
		Jamieson's father inherited the plantation in 1927 and spent the next 20 years building up the farm and restoring the structures.
		The basement floor, the foundation, is solid brick, 16 layers deep, all dug from the plantation's red-clay soil.
	washingtontimes.com /weekend/20061122-100852-5024r_page2.htm (1795 words)

	Parks Attractions and Tourism Richmond Virginia
		Evelynton was originally part of William Byrd's expansive Westover Plantation and named for his daughter, Evelyn.
		Home of President John Tyler Sherwood Forest Plantation was the home of the 10th U.S. President John Tyler from 1842 until his death in 1862.
		Sherwood Forest Plantation has been the continuous residence of the Tyler family since the President purchased it in 1842.
	plasticsurgery4u.com /web_links_folder/richmond_parks_sights.html (1300 words)

	Neighborhood Guide
		From the converted warehouses and renovated storefronts of Old Manchester, to the sloping lots and gorgeous views of Riverside Drive, to the brand-new homes being built in Fawnbrook and Broad Rock, the range and diversity of the area’s neighborhoods is remarkable.
		Westover Hills is one of Richmond’s most established neighborhoods.
		The area was named for the Westover plantation on the lower James, home of William Byrd, Richmond’s founder, and was initially developed in the 1920s and 30s.
	www.ci.richmond.va.us /departments/presssecretary/neighborhoodguide/Southside.aspx (963 words)

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