Park Gate (Nokesville, Virginia)

Park Gate is a historic home located near Nokesville, Virginia, built around 1750 in the Tidewater Style. This charming 1.5-story dwelling features a steep gable roof, exterior end chimneys, and a spacious 12-foot-deep front porch. Notably, it was home to Colonel Thomas Lee, the eldest son of Declaration of Independence signer Richard Henry Lee, from 1790 to 1805. Recognized for its historical significance, Park Gate was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987, making it an intriguing site for tourists and researchers interested in early American history.