BLANDFIELD, Caret. Built c.1750 by William Beverley, son of Robert the Historian. William was clerk of Essex County Court from 1716-1745. The courthouse was in vicinity of his property until court was moved to Tappahannock about 1727. Private residence.
ESSEX Historic COUNTY Properties Photos courtesy of Wes Pippenger
WHEATLAND AND SAUNDERS WHARF, Loretto. The house was built in 1790 for John Saunders. A granary here served as a storehouse during the War Between the States. The wharf is the last surviving structure from the former active steamboat trade along the Rappahannock River and was an active trading post in the neighborhood. Private residence.
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Tappahannock/Essex County, Virginia
