Little Cherrystone
Why it's listed
Little Cherrystone is a farmhouse complex near Chatham in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, made up of two major building units and at least two smaller sections. The oldest part is a one-story frame wing with a broad Flemish bond chimney. At a right angle, and joined by a narrow two-story frame hyphen, stands a circa 1800 brick house with a gable roof, three-course American bond and nine-over-nine sash windows. Its east doorway has pilasters, strapwork and pierced detailing beneath a dentiled cornice. Inside, the brick section keeps marbleized wall finishes, a reeded and fluted chair rail, and a mantel with sunburst panels. The frame wing may predate 1790, when Col. Robert Wooding gave land to Thomas Hill Wooding, who likely built the brick addition. Wooding commanded the local militia and served in the House of Delegates. The property was listed for its blend of traditional Virginia building styles and its exceptional interior woodwork, notable for the South Piedmont region.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents it as a valuable collection of traditional Virginia architectural styles, notable for the contrast in size and shape among its units. Its finely carved and painted interior woodwork is described as exceptional for the South Piedmont and as an example of provincial Virginia design. It is also tied to Thomas Hill Wooding, who probably built the brick addition.
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 69000269, listed November 12, 1969. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | N of jct. of Rtes. 703 and 832, Chatham |
|---|---|
| County | Pittsylvania County |
| Listed | November 12, 1969 |
| Reference number | 69000269 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Thomas Hill Wooding (probably built the brick addition) |
| Architectural style | Collection of traditional Virginia architectural styles; Federal-style details in the brick section |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition marked fair; the entrance doorway is described as deteriorated. Listed as occupied, private residence. |
| Coordinates | 36.82211, -79.35713 (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 69000269.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q15242495
- This listing as JSON
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