Springfield Estate in Heathsville

Postcard

Steamboat Era Museum

Springfield in Heathsville, VA

Black and white photo postcard. Reverse side is not divided and has an address. Postmark is September 30, 1915 and stamped Oct 2, 1915.

Name/Title

Springfield Estate in Heathsville

Entry/Object ID

2017.10.004

Description

"Springfield, Heathsville, VA was built by merchant William Harding in 1828. The property was once the home of John Heath, a veteran of the Revolutionary War and Virginia politician. He was Heathsville's namesake, attended William & Mary College and was a cofounder of Phi Beta Kappa. John Heath sold the property in 1803 when he moved to Richmond.