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These markers interpret the grounds of Magnolia Grange.
 
By Bernard Fisher, May 30, 2009
Magnolia Grange Marker on Iron Bridge Road (facing east).
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1 Virginia, Chesterfield County, Chesterfield — S-29 — Magnolia Grange
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 . . . Map (db m19487) HM
2 Virginia, Chesterfield County, Chesterfield — Smoke House
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.Map (db m308901) HM
3 Virginia, Chesterfield County, Chesterfield — Kitchen
The kitchen building measured 16' x 58'. Other rooms such as laundries, woodsheds, living quarters for the cook and family could have been added. This would explain the long length of the building.Map (db m308902) HM
4 Virginia, Chesterfield County, Chesterfield — Enslaved Quarters
Built on the location of an earlier, smaller structure, the dwelling measured 18' x 29' and was divided into two rooms. No evidence of a brick chimney or hearth was found. Most likely, the chimney and hearth were made of sticks covered with mud or . . . Map (db m308903) HM
 
 
  
 
 
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