Historical Flowerdew Hundred Plantation

Nestled between the banks of the James River and Flowerdew Hundred Creek and protected by the borders of the James River National Wildlife Refuge, Flowerdew Hundred is a one-of-a-kind property that boasts the home of many instrumental people that helped carve the history of our nation and a place of occurrences and activities that changed the way our history books are written today.

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HISTORY OF THE ESTATE

1618
King James I
King James I

A land grant settlement is established by the Virginia Company of London as authorized by King James I.

1621
First Post Windmill
First Post Windmill

First Post Windmill in English North America built at the Estate.

1720
Ferry operated for 80 years
Ferry operated for 80 years

Ferry operated for 80 years at the northern end of the property was shortest route from Petersburg to Williamsburg.

1864
Civil War
Civil War

Grants’ troops build a Pontoon Bridge that spans 1,992 feet across the narrowest point of the James River to Flowerdew Hundred.

1915
Hunting Lodge
Hunting Lodge

Owners use 1804 house as a hunting lodge and bachelor’s quarters for sons until 1948.

1967
Flowerdew Purchased
Flowerdew Purchased

David & Mary Harrison purchase Flowerdew Hundred

1967
1,322 Acre Working Farm
1,322 Acre Working Farm

Flowerdew Hundred becomes a modern 1,322 acre working farm.

1974
National Register
National Register

The property becomes an archaeological district of the National Registry of Historic Places.

1981
Flowerdew Hundred Museum
Flowerdew Hundred Museum

The original 1850 schoolhouse is adapted into the Flowerdew Hundred Museum.

1991
Main House Built
Main House Built

The main house is built on the site of the 1804 dwelling.

2012
Flowerdew Purchased
Flowerdew Purchased

After Mr. Harrison’s passing, Gov. Jim Justice purchased the property

2021
Flowerdew Purchased
Flowerdew Purchased

The Oakley family purchased the property from Gov. Justice.

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1,322 ACRES OF LAND 4.3 MILES OF JAMES RIVER WATERFRONT EASY ROAD ACCESS TO ENTIRE PROPERTY 36 MILES FROM RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

14431

SQUARE FEET

13

BEDROOMS

10

FULL BATHS

3

HALF BATHS

6

FIREPLACES