Norwood (Powhatan, Virginia)

Norwood
Norwood, HABS Photo
LocationNE of Powhatan, near Powhatan, Virginia
Coordinates37°35′05″N 77°44′38″W / 37.58472°N 77.74389°W / 37.58472; -77.74389
Area21 acres (8.5 ha)
Builtc. 1835 (1835)
Architectural styleFederal, Adam Style
NRHP reference No.80004212
VLR No.072-0048
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 19, 1980
Designated VLRMarch 18, 1975

Norwood is a historic plantation house located near Powhatan, Powhatan County, Virginia. It was built in the 18th century and remodeled about 1835. It is a two-story, five-bay, Federal style brick dwelling with a hipped roof. The remodeling included the addition of flanking two-story wings and a two-story rear extension. The front facade features a sheltering porch with coupled Ionic order columns, marble paving, and granite steps. Also on the property are the contributing office, plantation kitchen, and privy.