Ben Dover (Manakin-Sabot, Virginia)

Ben Dover, also known as Ben Dover Farm, is a historic plantation complex located near Manakin-Sabot in Goochland County, Virginia. Recognized as a national historic district, it features 13 contributing buildings, including the main villa built in 1853 in Italianate style, which was later renovated in 1930 to reflect Colonial Revival architecture. The site includes various structures such as tenant houses, a converted servants quarters, barns, a bowling alley, and a swimming pool, alongside significant historical remnants like stone foundations and ruins of old barns. This plantation showcases the evolution of Virginia's agricultural history from the mid-19th century to the present day, making it an intriguing destination for tourists and researchers alike.