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

Smoke House

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, August 22, 2026

1. Smoke House Marker

Inscription. The smoke house measured 18' x 8', though most smoke houses were usually smaller in size. It contained a brick smoke box which was filled with hickory wood to smoke the meat.

Erected by Chesterfield Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture.

Location. 37° 22.49′ N, 77° 30.409′ W. Marker is in Chesterfield, Virginia, in Chesterfield County. It can be reached from Iron Bridge Road (Virginia Route 10) east of Courtview Lane, on the left when traveling west. Marker is behind Magnolia Grange House Museum, in the rear yard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10020 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield 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

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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: Enslaved Quarters (a few steps from this marker); Kitchen (within shouting distance of this marker); Magnolia Grange (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chesterfield County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Veterans Memorial Wall (about 400 feet away); World War I in Chesterfield County (about 500 feet away); Chesterfield Court House (about 500 feet away); 1917 Courthouse (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chesterfield.

More about this marker. Magnolia Grange is operated as a museum by Chesterfield County. This marker is one of a trio behind the house that mark, in combination with timber outlines, the locations of support outbuildings that no longer stand.

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

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, August 22, 2026

2. Smoke House Marker

And outline of the smoke house (timber beams showing the footprint of the structure)

the grounds of Magnolia Grange.

Also see . . . 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.)

Magnolia Grange Rear Yard image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, August 22, 2026

3. Magnolia Grange Rear Yard

The smoke house marker and outline are the furthest from the camera at back right.

Magnolia Grange image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, August 22, 2026

4. Magnolia Grange

Completed in 1825, this is the front of the house.

Example Smoke House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Evan Dwyer, November 22, 2025

5. Example Smoke House

Smoke houses were often plain, square or slightly rectangular structures that were kept locked due to the value of their contents (often multiple preserved meats). This example is at Sherwood Forest in Charles City County.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 22, 2026, by Evan Dwyer of Richmond, Virginia.