Edgehill
Why it's listed
Edgehill is a farm estate in eastern Albemarle County, Virginia, within view of Monticello. Its centerpiece is a two-story, hipped-roof brick house built in 1828 for Thomas Jefferson Randolph, grandson of Thomas Jefferson, who served as his grandfather's executor and received his papers. The brickwork and Tuscan porch resemble work at the University of Virginia, and the house is attributed to builders William B. Phillips and Malcolm F. Crawford, who had worked there. Behind it stands a one-story wood-frame dwelling of about 1799, once home to Thomas Mann Randolph and Martha Jefferson Randolph. It was moved and used as a school, the Edgehill School, through the 19th century. A fire in 1916 gutted the main house, but the exterior walls were saved and the interior rebuilt with a northern addition. A circular icehouse with its conical roof survives, and the open farmland setting remains largely intact on the nominated 24 acres.
Significance in brief: The house was the home of Thomas Jefferson Randolph, Jefferson's favorite grandson, executor and heir to his papers. It is attributed on style and workmanship to University of Virginia builders William B. Phillips and Malcolm F. Crawford. The older frame house later served as part of the Edgehill School, and the estate remains a notable historic property within view of Monticello.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 82004537, listed September 9, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | N of Shadwell on VA 22, Shadwell |
|---|---|
| County | Albemarle County |
| Listed | September 9, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82004537 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | William B. Phillips, Malcolm Crawford (attribution) |
| Areas of significance | Education, Politics/Government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied private residence and working farm; the interior was rebuilt after a 1916 fire. |
| Acreage | 24 |
| Within district | Southwest Mountains Rural Historic District |
| Coordinates | 38.01720, -78.39495 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 82004537.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q14712268
- This listing as JSON
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