Oak Lawn (Charlottesville, Virginia)

Oak Lawn is a historic house in Charlottesville, Virginia, built in 1822 by Scots-Irish builder James Dinsmore, who worked for Thomas Jefferson. This elegant brick dwelling features a two-story main block with one-story wings, a front gable roof, and a porch supported by Tuscan columns. The property also includes a historic kitchen and two cemeteries. Recognized for its architectural significance, Oak Lawn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and is situated within the Fifeville and Tonsler Neighborhoods Historic District, making it an intriguing destination for tourists and researchers interested in early American architecture and history.