Mountain View (Chatham, Virginia)

Mountain View is a historic house located near Chatham, Virginia, built between 1840 and 1842 in the Late Federal style. This 2+1⁄2-story brick dwelling features a gable roof and a central-hall plan. The property includes several original outbuildings such as a kitchen, schoolhouse, office, smokehouse, and corn crib, along with remnants of a 19th-century formal garden, showcasing the elegance of the era. It was recognized for its historical significance and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, making it an interesting site for tourists and researchers alike.