The Cedars (Greenwood, Virginia)

The Cedars, also known as Cocke's Tavern and The Casino, is a historic home located near Greenwood, Albemarle County, Virginia. It was built about 1850–1860, and is a large, two-story, five-bay, hipped-roof brick house in the Greek Revival style. It has a full grade-level basement, paired gable end chimneys, and prominent front and back porches. The front porch is two-stories and has a striking pediment. Also on the property is a contributing kitchen / servants quarter. The house has served as a residence, a boys' school, Civil War hospital, tanyard business and gambling casino, as well as (possibly) a tavern. It is considered one of the most architecturally distinguished antebellum houses in western Albemarle County.[3]

The Cedars
Seen from US 250
The Cedars (Greenwood, Virginia) is located in Virginia
The Cedars (Greenwood, Virginia)
The Cedars (Greenwood, Virginia) is located in the United States
The Cedars (Greenwood, Virginia)
LocationU.S. Route 250, west of Interstate 64, near Greenwood, Virginia
Coordinates38°2′28″N 78°44′20″W / 38.04111°N 78.73889°W / 38.04111; -78.73889
Area10.1 acres (4.1 ha)
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No.89001909[1]
VLR No.002-0086
Significant dates
Added to NRHPDecember 27, 1990
Designated VLRApril 18, 1989[2]

There have been some claims of ghost sightings and haunted activities on the property.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 2013-05-12.
  3. ^ Geoffrey B. Henry (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: The Cedars" (PDF). and Accompanying photo