Reveille
Also known as: Quarry Hill; Dhr# 008-5036
Why it's listed
Reveille is a brick farmhouse in Richmond's West End, set behind a Methodist church on Cary Street Road. The main two-and-a-half-story block dates to the first decade of the 1800s and is a rare surviving example of a detached Federal-style brick house in the Richmond area. Its builder and exact date are uncertain, though the land belonged to the Southall family of Henrico County. A west wing with Greek Revival trim was added in 1839, and a kitchen wing followed in 1920, when an owner also tried to return the house to its original look. Later owners changed mantels and porches, and the interior has been extensively altered. The house keeps a brick dovecote, a latticed well house and wood-frame servants' quarters, along with a small formal garden. Its side-hall plan echoes Richmond townhouses of about 1790 to 1820, most now lost. The church acquired the property in 1950 and uses it as offices.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents Reveille as a handsome early 19th-century Federal-style country residence and one of a few surviving detached brick Federal houses in the Richmond area. Its side-hall plan resembles Richmond townhouses of about 1790 to 1820, most of which are destroyed. It has also long been a familiar landmark in a now densely developed residential area.
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). NRHP reference 100006499, listed May 3, 2021. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 437 Quarry Hill Dr., Hot Springs |
|---|---|
| County | Bath County |
| Listed | May 3, 2021 |
| Reference number | 100006499 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architectural style | Federal (early 19th-century country residence), with Greek Revival trim added in 1839 |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Landscape Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied; used as administrative offices for the Reveille United Methodist Church, which acquired it in 1950. |
| Acreage | 3.27 |
| Coordinates | 38.00321, -79.81810 (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.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 100006499.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives)
- This listing as JSON
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