Mount Sharon

Mount Sharon is a historic estate house located in rural Orange County, Virginia, approximately 4 miles northeast of the city of Orange. Built in 1937 by architect Louis Bancel LaFarge for Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Augustus, this two-story Georgian Revival house features a brick facade and high-quality interior woodwork. The estate was established on a plantation originally owned by the Taliaferro family since the early 18th century. Visitors can explore the estate house, several outbuildings from the 1930s, and the surrounding 77.5 acres of land, which is a remnant of the original plantation that once spanned over 1,000 acres. Mount Sharon was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013, making it a noteworthy destination for history enthusiasts and tourists alike.