Ferry Plantation House

Restored Federal Home

Description

This historic home sits on the shores of the Lynnhaven River and was constructed in 1830. It resembles a typical Federal farm house and has been used for a variety of purposes throughout its lifetime, including home, courthouse, tavern, plantation, and school. The current structure was built using bricks and salvaged materials from the previous Walke Manor that once stood in its spot, but was destroyed by a fire in 1828. Before Walke Manor, Ferry Plantation was the home of two previous Princess Anne courthouses. The house and grounds got their name because they were situated alongside the river where the ferry boat service used to operate, adjacent to the ferry landing where passengers boarded or disembarked from the ferries. Today, visitors can tour the home and marvel at the restored building complete with many of its original features and period furniture.