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Elsing Green

Tunstall, Virginia
County of King William.
National Register Number: 69000252
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Domestic - single dwelling.
Certified Local Government: NO

Statement of Significance (as of designation - November 11, 1971):
Overlooking the Pamunky River, this two story, U-shaped Georgian plantation house was built by Carter Braxton (1736-1797), who resided here from 1760 to 1767. Elsing Green is the only surviving structure associated with Braxton, who is best known for signing the Declaration of Independence.


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