Culpeper in Culpeper County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Eastham-Leavell House
601 South East Street
| | South East Street Historic District | |
is a contributing building to the
South East Historic District
designated as a
Virginia Historic Landmark
and placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 38° 28.173′ N, 77° 59.731′ W. Marker is in Culpeper, Virginia, in Culpeper County. It is on South East Street just south of East Chandler Street (Virginia Route 699), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 S East St, Culpeper VA 22701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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: Lawrence-Payne-Chelf House (within shouting distance of this marker); 509 South East Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Wisteria (within shouting distance of this marker); William J. Shotwell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fountain Hall Bed & Breakfast (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Stephens Episcopal Rectory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Old Fray-Rixey House (about 300 feet away); Hill Mansion (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Culpeper.
Also see . . . Nomination Form for the Historic District
this page online
The 2-story, wood frame Eastham-Leavell House with its projecting front ell is notable for the handsome scroll brackets at the cornice and under the eaves. The ca. 1890-1900 house, which has a front ell and irregular plan, is a characteristic late nineteenth-century example of a substantial family house on Culpepers East Street. The house has two large interior chimneys, and retains several fireplaces with original mantels. The front south room has a marble horseshoe-arched metal trimmed opening to the firebox opening; there are also original plain pine architraves and shelves with simple pilasters. The interior stairs have been moved. Once owned by Dr. Granville Eastham, the house was previously the residence of the Byrd Stewart Leavell family for many years.(Submitted on September 21, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 305 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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