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Thoroughgood, Adam, House

Virginia Beach (Independent City), Virginia
County of Virginia Beach.
On Lynnhaven River
National Register Number: 66000921
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Domestic - single dwelling.
Certified Local Government: NO
This NHL offers public access.
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Current use/information: House Museum.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - October 9, 1960):
Constructed in the mid 17th century, this is one of the oldest houses in the British Colonies. It was built by Adam Thoroughgood (c. 1705-1740), who arrived in the Colony as an indentured servant and rose to become a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses.

In 2004, the City of Virginia Beach received a federal Save America's Treasures matching grant in the amount of $ 150,000 to repair moisture damage to the exterior.


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