Belmont
Why it's listed
Belmont is a one-and-a-half story plantation house at the end of a long lane northeast of Capron, in Southampton County, Virginia. Built probably in the late eighteenth century for George Carey, it has a five-bay facade, a central hall plan, beaded weatherboarding, gable dormers and a Chinese lattice railing along the second-floor stairwell. Original fireplaces remain in every room, and several nineteenth century outbuildings survive nearby, including a smokehouse and an office. The property is listed chiefly for its role in the Nat Turner slave revolt of 1831. On the morning of 23 August, Turner and about twenty men advanced on the home of Dr. Samuel Blunt, who, with his son and other men, defended the house with help from the Blunt slaves gathered in the kitchen. Several of Turner's men were killed and others, including his chief lieutenant Hark, were captured, effectively ending the revolt.
Significance in brief: Belmont is where the Nat Turner slave revolt was effectively suppressed on the morning of 23 August 1831, when Turner's reduced force attacked the home of Dr. Samuel Blunt. It is also a good example of a modest late eighteenth century Southside plantation house, with a distinctive Chinese lattice railing on the second story.
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 73002061, listed October 3, 1973. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | NE of Capron off VA 652, Capron |
|---|---|
| County | Southampton County |
| Listed | October 3, 1973 |
| Reference number | 73002061 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 18th Century |
| Architect / builder | Built for George Carey (builder not named) |
| Architectural style | Simple late eighteenth century plantation house (Southside Virginia) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition of the fabric is described as good; the house is a private residence and has been altered with rear additions and central heating. |
| Acreage | 145 |
| Coordinates | 36.72720, -77.17099 (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 73002061.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q15198302
- This listing as JSON
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