Smith, William, House
Also known as: Jonas Smith House; Boidock House
Why it's listed
This farm complex near Hamilton in Loudoun County, Virginia, centers on a three-bay, two-story Federal-style brick house built about 1813-1820 for Quaker farmer William Smith. The front wall is laid in Flemish bond, and a recessed brick wing holding the dining room and kitchen was raised from one-and-a-half to two stories in the late nineteenth or early twentieth century. Inside, the heart-pine floors, reeded mantels, built-in cabinets and curved stair with carved scrolled brackets are described as unusually fine for the area. The farm also retains a brick bank barn of about 1813 with decorative diamond-shaped ventilation openings, one of only six of its kind left in the county, and a two-story brick springhouse set beside a pond. A loafing shed, corncrib and 1948 garage were added later. The property was recognized for its architecture and its well-preserved early nineteenth-century farm buildings.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the property is significant under Criterion C for architecture. The house is a fine example of Federal-style design with unusually good interior woodwork for an isolated farm area. The brick barn with diamond-patterned ventilation holes is one of only six of its kind surviving in the county, and the two-story brick springhouse is described as a particularly fine example of its type.
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 03000189, listed April 2, 2003. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 38678 Piggott Bottom rd., Hamilton |
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| County | Loudoun County |
| Listed | April 2, 2003 |
| Reference number | 03000189 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca. 1813-1952 |
| Architectural style | Early Republic - Federal |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The house is described as in excellent condition with well-maintained grounds; the springhouse and other outbuildings are in good condition. Current uses are a single dwelling and agriculture. |
| Acreage | 24.6 |
| Coordinates | 39.15819, -77.66505 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 03000189.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q14713537
- This listing as JSON
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