Reveille
Also known as: Brick House
Why it's listed
Reveille is a brick farmhouse on Cary Street Road in Richmond's West End, now used as administrative offices by the church that surrounds it. The main two-and-one-half-story section dates to the first decade of the 19th century. A west wing was added in 1839, bringing Greek Revival trim, and a rear kitchen wing followed in 1920. The front is laid in Flemish bond, and the interior includes an open-well stair and Federal-style mantels. A brick dovecote, a latticed well house and servants' quarters remain on the grounds. The land came from a tract bought by Darcey Southall in 1750, and the house was built by the Southall family of Henrico County, though the exact builder and date are uncertain. It was sold at auction in 1831 after years of family litigation. The property was recognized as one of few surviving detached brick Federal houses in the Richmond area and as a familiar local landmark.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents Reveille as a handsome early 19th-century Federal-style country residence and one of few surviving detached brick Federal houses in the Richmond area. It has long been a familiar local landmark. Its plan resembles Richmond Federal townhouses of about 1790 to 1820, most of which have been destroyed.
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 79003293, listed February 1, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 4200 Cary Street Rd., Richmond (Independent City) |
|---|---|
| County | Richmond (city and county) |
| Listed | February 1, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79003293 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architectural style | Federal (early 19th-century country residence, with Greek Revival trim of 1839) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied; used as administrative offices for the Reveille United Methodist Church. Three original outbuildings survive: a brick dovecote, a latticed well house and wood-frame servants' quarters. |
| Acreage | 4 |
| Within district | James River and Kanawha Canal Historic District |
| Coordinates | 37.56149, -77.49532 (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 79003293.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q15615853
- This listing as JSON
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