Oakley (Upperville, Virginia)

Oakley is a historic home and farm located near Upperville, Virginia, built between 1853 and 1857 in the Italianate style. This 2+1⁄2-story brick dwelling features a unique T-shape, decorative chimneys, and a glazed cupola. The property includes original structures like a smokehouse and possibly a tenant house. Notably, it is near the site of the Upperville Colt & Horse Show, the oldest event of its kind in America, first held in 1852. Oakley was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, making it a significant site for both tourists and researchers interested in American history and architecture.