Built before 1799. Organized education for the deaf in America had it's origins here when William Bolling brought Scottish teacher John Braidwood in to teach his two deaf children. His success led to the establishment of the nation's first formal school for deaf children. It is on the Virginia Landmarks Register.

Photographed 16 Oct 2007 and Contributed by George Seitz

A Virginia Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1842 by Dr. George Harris.

Photographed 16 Oct 2007 and Contributed by George Seitz

Built in 1838, it retains it's architectural features, including the slate roof and interior window valances.

Photographed 17 Sep 2007 and Contributed by George Seitz.

The fourth to serve the county and the second to occupy the location. Erected in 1826 by Valentine Parrish and Dabney Cosby. It is in temple form and has a Tuscan portico and entablature.

Photographed 17 Sep 2007 and Contributed by George Seitz.

A Greek Revival country house built for Randolph Harrison, Jr. Completed by 1839 on land formerly owned by Thomas Jefferson. It is on the Virginia Landmarks Register.

Photographed 16 Oct 2007 and Contributed by George Seitz.

Historic Marker

Photographed 3 Mar 2008 and Contributed by Paula Lucy Delosh

It has served Manakin-Sabot since it's dedication April 4th, 1846.

Photographed Jan 2007 and Contributed by George Seitz

Also called the 1906 House, it is part of the courthouse complex and is a registered Virginia Historic Landmark.

Photographed 16 Oct 2007 and Contributed by George Seitz

A relic of Virginia's bygone canal era. It was built shortly after 1836 on the James River to serve lock number 7. Horses were changed there, invoices checked and tolls collected. It also served as a tavern for passengers and canalboat crews. It is on the Virginia Landmarks Register.

Photographed Oct 16, 2007 and Contributed by

The complex of 583 acres and 9 buildings was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register in 2005. It has been known as Lightfoot's Beaverdam Plantation and Kameschatka.

Photographed 16 Oct 2007 and Contributed by George Seitz

established 1853

Photographed 4 July 2007 and Contributed by George Seitz

On a high rock bluff overlooking the James River. Built in the 18th century, it was raided by Colonel Banastre Tarleton in 1781. It was restored in 1935 and is one of the purest examples of traditional 18th-century Virginia architecture. It is on the Virginia Landmarks Register.

Photographed 16 Oct 2007 and Contributed by George Seitz

A National Historic Landmark and on the Virginia Landmarks Register. A colonial plantation that stands on a bluff above the upper James River. It is a H-shaped house that retains it's early masonry, woodwork, siding and sash. It is perhaps Virginia's most complete and least altered early plantation.

Photographed 11 Oct 2007 and Contributed by George Seitz.

The tiny schoolhouse is where Thomas Jefferson is said to have attended classes while he and his parents lived at Tuckahoe.

Photographed 11 Oct 2007 and Contributed by George Seitz.

On the James River. This was a canal and railroad stop but is now a popular public boat landing, easily recognized on the river by the "rock".

Photographed 1999 and Contributed by Gill Pollard

Built by Elisha Leake near the end of the 18th century, in 1806 it was leased to John Trevillian who opened a tavern here. It is on the Virginia Landmarks Register.

Photographed 16 Oct 2007 and Contributed by George Seitz.

Another view.

Photographed 3 Mar 2008 and Contributed by Paula Lucy Delosh

Sign at entrance.

Photographed 3 Mar 2008 and Contributed by Paula Lucy Delosh