Edge Hill (Gladstone, Virginia)

Edge Hill, a historic home and farm in Amherst County, Virginia, near Gladstone, offers a glimpse into 19th-century architecture and rural life. Built in 1833, the main house showcases Federal-style design with a brick structure and a distinctive gable roof. Visitors can explore the former overseer's house from 1801, various outbuildings including a sawmill, tobacco barn, and cattle barn, as well as archaeological sites that reveal the area's complex history, including slave quarters and a cemetery. Recognized for its historical significance, Edge Hill was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008, making it a noteworthy destination for tourists and researchers alike.