Limestone (Keswick, Virginia)

Limestone, also known as Limestone Plantation and Limestone Farm, is a historic site located near Keswick in Albemarle County, Virginia. This complex features two historic homes, with the main dwelling built around 1840 and showcasing Colonial Revival-style details added in the 1920s. The property includes the Robert Sharp House, a brick and frame structure from 1794, and various outbuildings such as a corncrib and a historic lime kiln dating back to the 1760s. Notably, the site has connections to prominent figures like Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe, adding to its historical significance. Limestone was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006, making it an intriguing destination for tourists and researchers interested in American history.