Toddsbury
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Why it's listed
Toddsbury is a brick, one-and-a-half story house with a gambrel roof on the west bank of the North River in Gloucester County, Virginia. It developed over several building stages into an ell-shaped plan, and its origins may reach back to the seventeenth century. Tradition credits Thomas Todd, who patented 700 acres here in 1665, though it is unknown whether he or his son built the present house. The land passed through the Todd family to the Tabbs, and Todd descendants held it until the mid-nineteenth century. White paint and stucco partly hide the Flemish bond brickwork, so the masonry cannot date the house. Its interior is the stronger evidence: consistent panelling, arched recesses with keystones and fluted pilasters, and window seats appear to date from the first half of the eighteenth century. The woodwork resembles that of Wilton, Tazewell Hall and Chelsea. A twentieth-century brick kitchen and a small north porch were added later.
Significance in brief: The nomination treats the house as architecturally significant. Its interior woodwork appears to date from the first half of the eighteenth century and resembles Wilton, Tazewell Hall and Chelsea. The house is also tied by tradition to the Todd family, who patented the land in 1665 and passed it down through the Tabb line.
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 69000245, listed November 12, 1969. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | E of jct. of Rtes. 662 and 14, Gloucester |
|---|---|
| County | Gloucester County |
| Listed | November 12, 1969 |
| Reference number | 69000245 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 17th, 18th and 19th centuries (boxes checked on the form) |
| Architect / builder | Traditionally built by Thomas Todd (died 1676); builder not firmly established |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition is listed as good; the house is privately owned, occupied and used as a private residence. |
| Coordinates | 37.43355, -76.45220 (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 69000245.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7812749
- This listing as JSON
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