Red House in Charlotte County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Red House

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013

1. Red House Marker

Inscription. This old tavern was built by Martin Hancock about 1813 on the site of his earlier cabin. It was a noted stopping place and trade center on the old south road to the West.

Erected 1929 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number FR-3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

Location. 37° 11.359′ N, 78° 48.712′ W. Marker is in Red House, Virginia, in Charlotte County. Marker is at the intersection of Red House Road (Virginia Route 727) and Lawyers Road, on the right when traveling south on Red House Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Red House VA 23963, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Charlotte County / Appomattox County (approx. 0.9 miles away); Rough Creek Church (approx. 5.6 miles away); Appomattox County / Prince Edward County (approx. 8.9 miles away); Patrick Henry’s Grave (approx. 9 miles away); Clay Smoking Pipes (approx. 9.1 miles away); Hat Creek Church

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(approx. 9.6 miles away); Cub Creek Church (approx. 10½ miles away); Red Hill (approx. 10.7 miles away).

Red House Rd & Lawyers Rd image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 15, 2013

2. Red House Rd & Lawyers Rd

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,177 times since then and 96 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2013, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.