Cliffside (Scottsville, Virginia)

Cliffside is a historic home near Scottsville, Virginia, built in 1835 in the Federal style. This two-story brick dwelling features a distinctive Greek Revival portico and a side passage rear ell added in the mid-19th century. The property includes the 'Ginger House', a former office/schoolhouse, and a family cemetery. Notably, it served as General Philip Sheridan's headquarters during the American Civil War and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, making it a significant site for both tourists and researchers interested in American history.