Tuleyries, The
Why it's listed
Near White Post in the lower Shenandoah Valley, The Tuleyries is an estate of about 347 acres formed around 1833 by Colonel Joseph Tuley, Jr. The principal building is a large Late-Federal mansion of white painted brick, with a tetrastyle pedimented portico of tall Corinthian columns, an octagonal cupola and a coffered entrance-hall dome. Around it lie an informal park, an avenue of old cedars, a formal garden with boxwood, and a triple-arch gateway with a porter's lodge. Northwest of the house are early brick farm buildings, including a forge, smokehouse, ice-house, carriage house, stable and barns. Tuley's name for the estate played on his own name and the French royal palace of the Tuileries. The Civil War damaged the property, and it was sold in 1866. Graham F. Blandy bought it in 1903 and restored it. After his death in 1926, over half the land went to the University of Virginia as an agricultural experimental station. The remaining estate is still a working farm.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it one of the finest and best preserved ante-bellum estates in Virginia. It is noted for its architecturally important residence, its architecturally treated brick farm buildings, and its landscaped grounds with old cedars and boxwood. Its history is documented through 19th- and early 20th-century accounts and a restoration in the early 1900s.
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 72001388, listed August 7, 1972. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1.5 mi. E of White Post off VA 628, White Post |
|---|---|
| County | Clarke County |
| Listed | August 7, 1972 |
| Reference number | 72001388 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 19th Century |
| Architectural style | Late-Federal |
| Areas of significance | Landscape Architecture, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Excellent condition and unaltered; still operated as a working farm and used as a private summer residence. |
| Acreage | 20 |
| Within district | Greenway Historic District |
| Coordinates | 39.07139, -78.07367 (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 72001388.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7770699
- This listing as JSON
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