Chesterfield in Chesterfield County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Magnolia Grange

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 30, 2009

1. Magnolia Grange Marker

Inscription. Built in 1822 by William Winfree, this Federal-style house was named for the large stand of magnolia trees in the front yard. It was originally surrounded by a 600-acre farm. A nearby tavern provided lodging for persons with business at the Courthouse; a grist mill formerly stood on nearby Cold Water Run. From 1881 to 1969 it was the residence of the Cogbill family, whose members figured prominently in the political history of Chesterfield County.

Erected 1986 by Department of Conservation and Historic Resources. (Marker Number S-29.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.

Location. 37° 22.537′ N, 77° 30.402′ W. Marker is in Chesterfield, Virginia, in Chesterfield County. It is at the intersection of Iron Bridge Road (Virginia Route 10) and Krause Road, on the right when traveling east on Iron Bridge Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10020 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield

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VA 23832, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont,

in Central Virginia,

and in the Richmond Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

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: Chesterfield County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I in Chesterfield County (within shouting distance of this marker); Chesterfield Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Employee Service Recognition (about 300 feet away); Smoke House (about 300 feet away); Enslaved Quarters

Magnolia Grange Marker on Iron Bridge Road (facing east). image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 30, 2009

2. Magnolia Grange Marker on Iron Bridge Road (facing east).

(about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chesterfield.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. These markers interpret the grounds of Magnolia Grange.

Also see . . .
1. Department of Historic Resources - Magnolia Grange. This link includes the National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form, which details the architecture, history, and significance of the house. (Submitted on August 22, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia.)

2. Chesterfield County - Magnolia Grange. Chesterfield County operates the house as a museum. This is the county's information page on the historic site. (Submitted on August 22, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia.)

Magnolia Grange and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 30, 2009

3. Magnolia Grange and Marker

Magnolia Grange image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 30, 2009

4. Magnolia Grange

Magnolia Trees in the front yard. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 30, 2009

5. Magnolia Trees in the front yard.

Magnolia Grange Historic Register Plaques image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, July 4, 2014

6. Magnolia Grange Historic Register Plaques

Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,740 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 31, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 6. submitted on January 12, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.