Farm Manager's Office
18th Century to the Present
Like the other structures on this site, this square building reflects a combination of eras. There are sections dating to the 18th century as well as evidence of a wood-burning stove, a more modern convenience. The building's earliest use is unknown, but it was most likely an office in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
In 1916, Jeremiah Johnson hired farmer J.W. Savage to farm, fertilize and maintain the fences at Windsor Castle, Savage grew Irish potatoes, watermelon, oats, sweet potatoes, peanuts, corn, soybeans and peas. He also maintained horses, sheep and pigs. This office provided space for Savage to keep track of crops, sales, and purchases for the farm.
In 1917, the site was purchased by Charles Betts who continued to contract out the farm. This small building was the hub of farm activity.
Erected by Smithfield Parks & Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 36° 58.687′ N, 76° 37.492′ W. Marker is in Smithfield, Virginia, in Isle of Wight
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Regionally, this marker is in Coastal Virginia and in the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Tidewater, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welcome to Windsor Castle Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Kitchen and Laundry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Smokehouse (about 300 feet away); Joseph W. Luter, III (approx. 0.2 miles away); History of Longleaf Pine in Virginia (approx. 0.2
Other markers no longer nearby. Battle of Smithfield (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Smithfield (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 252 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
