Clifton (Shadwell, Virginia)

Clifton is a historic home near Shadwell, Virginia, built around 1800 by Congressman Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., who was married to Martha Jefferson, daughter of President Thomas Jefferson. This large, two-story dwelling features Colonial Revival-style additions and a double-level porch added in the 1930s. The property includes several historical structures such as a brick office, ruins of a spring house, and a chicken coop. Once part of a planned port called North Milton, Clifton has operated as an inn since 1983 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989, making it a fascinating destination for tourists and researchers interested in early American history and architecture.