Staunton Hill, Brookneal
- Address: E side Magnolia Ln
- Vicinity: SW of jct of Staunton Hill Rd and Magnolia Ln, Charlotte County
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1848/00/00 | James E Johnson | Architect | A manor house is built for Charles Bruce on 5,000 acres of the Staunton River lowlands. His friend, John E Johnson who attended West Point for one year, designed the home in the Gothic Revival style similar to the Military Academy. | |||
| 1850/00/00 | Charles Bruce | Home | Staunton Hill is completed of the highest standards by trained workmen from Philadelphia. Building materials transported by boat include the marble for the veranda imported from Italy and the gilt mirrors from Venice. | |||
| 1860/03/12 | William Cabell Bruce | Born | Sarah Alexander Seddon, wife of Charles Bruce, gives birth to a son, William Cabell Bruce, at Staunton Hill in Charlotte County, Virginia. | |||
| 1867/06/24 | Anne Bruce Page | Born | Sarah Alexander Sedden, wife of Charles Bruce, gives birth to a daughter, Anne Seddon, at Stanton Hill in Virginia. |
| Particulars for Staunton Hill, Brookneal: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Architectural Style | Gothic Revival |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Owner | Private |
| Historic Use | Single dwelling |
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