Rochelle–Prince House
The Rochelle–Prince House is a historic home located at Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia. The original section dates to about 1814. The house consists of a 1 1/2-half-story, two-bay block attached to a two-story, three-bay block. The house was enlarged and remodeled between 1826 and 1827 and a rear ell was added about 1900.
James Rochelle was clerk of the Southampton County court during the trial of Nat Turner. His nephew was George Henry Thomas, a Union general in the American Civil War.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.
References
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 1/03/11 through 1/07/11. National Park Service. 2011-01-14.
- ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ Robert J. Taylor, Jr. (June 2010). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Sebrell Rural Historic District" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos
- ^ "Southampton County, Virginia: History". Southampton County, Virginia. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
