The Foundry Golf Club
- Address: 3225 Lee's Landing Rd
- Vicinity: Off Huguenot Trail
- Locality of Fine Creek Mills in Powhatan, VA
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1816/00/00 | Dr Branch T Archer, William Archer, Zachariah Brooks and Alexander McRae buy Pleasants Mill from Robert Pleasants, son of Gov John Pleasants of nearby Windsor Plantation, to produce arms. McRae secured a $140,000 contract from Sec of War John Calhoune. | |||||
| 1823/00/00 | Fine Creek Foundry, consisting of one large (today's clubhouse) and three smaller buildings, never produces arms. The property was impounded by the Federal Government in 1823 and quit claimed in 1869. | |||||
| 1865/04/14 | Robert E Lee | Guest | Robert E Lee intends on spending his the night at the home of his brother, Charles C Lee. Since "Winsor" is crowded, Lee is invited to stay at John Gilliam's neighboring residence. Lee camped in his tent on Mr Gilliam's lawn (left of No 15 fairway). | Robert E Lee's Last Bivouac | ||
| 1865/04/14 | Charles Carter Lee | Host | Robert E Lee intends on spending his the night at the home of his brother, Charles C Lee. Since "Winsor" is crowded, Lee is invited to stay at John Gilliam's neighboring residence. Lee camped in his tent on Mr Gilliam's lawn (left of No 15 fairway). | Robert E Lee's Last Bivouac |
| Particulars for The Foundry Golf Club: | |
|---|---|
| Sport | 18 Hole Golf Course |
| Sport | Golf |
| Landscape | Golf course |
| Sight Category | Historic District |
| Historic Use | Manufacturing facility |
| Historic Use | Single dwelling |
| Area of Significance | Sports |
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