Mayhurst, Orange

Name: Mayhurst
Address: Orange, United States

#9 among attractions in Orange

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Facts and practical information

Mayhurst is an 1859 Italianate mansion in Orange, Virginia. It was built by the Willis family relatives of President James Madison as the plantation house for an estate comprising 2,500 acres of fields, pastures and forest. It was a scene of action in the Civil War. It is currently operated as an Inn. ()

Built: 1860 (164 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 38°14'10"N, 78°6'53"W

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Orange United States

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Mayhurst – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: James Madison Museum, St. Thomas Church, Orange County Courthouse, Chestnut Hill.

0.5 miN
Museum, History museum
James Madison Museum, Orange
13 min walk • The James Madison Museum located in Orange, Virginia is a museum dedicated to 4th president of the United States James Madison and his wife, Dolley Madison. Exhibits include original furniture used by James Madison, his personal items, portraits of the Madisons, and a statue.
0.5 miN
Church
St. Thomas Church, Orange
14 min walk • St. Thomas Church is a historic Episcopal church located at Orange, Virginia, United States. It is a rectangular brick structure measuring 40 feet wide and 105 feet deep. The front facade features a recessed portico with two Doric columns flanked by two Doric pilasters.
0.7 miN
Interesting neighbourhood, Neo-renaissance architecture
Orange County Courthouse, Orange
18 min walk • Orange County Courthouse is a historic courthouse complex located at Orange, Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1858–1859, and is a 1 1/2-story, Italian Villa style brick structure. The front facade features a three-part arcade consisting of a semi-elliptical arch flanked by small semicircular arches.
~1680 ftN
Greek Revival architecture
Chestnut Hill, Orange
9 min walk • Chestnut Hill is a historic home located at Orange, Orange County, Virginia. It was built about 1860, and is a two-story, frame dwelling in a combination of the Italianate and Greek Revival styles. A Second Empire style mansard roof was added in 1891.
0.7 miN
Greek Revival architecture
Rebel Hall, Orange
19 min walk • Rebel Hall is a historic plantation house located at Orange, Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1848–1849, and is a two-story, three bay, Greek Revival style brick dwelling.
0.6 miN
Neighbourhood
Orange Commercial Historic District, Orange
16 min walk • Orange Commercial Historic District is a national historic district located at Orange, Orange County, Virginia. One of Virginia's Main Street communities, it encompasses 61 contributing buildings in the central business district of Orange's county seat.

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Which popular attractions are close to Mayhurst?

Nearby attractions include Chestnut Hill, Orange (9 min walk), James Madison Museum, Orange (13 min walk), St. Thomas Church, Orange (14 min walk), Orange Commercial Historic District, Orange (16 min walk).

Mayhurst, Orange

Facts and practical information

Mayhurst – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

James Madison Museum, Orange

St. Thomas Church, Orange

Orange County Courthouse, Orange

Chestnut Hill, Orange

Rebel Hall, Orange

Orange Commercial Historic District, Orange

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mayhurst?