Homeville, Virginia

Homeville is a small unincorporated community in Sussex County, Virginia, United States. Homeville is located at the junction of Virginia State Route 35 and Virginia State Route 40 7.3 miles (11.7 km) south-southwest of Waverly.

Homeville, Virginia
Unincorporated community
Homeville, at the intersection of Routes 35 and 40
Homeville, Virginia
Homeville, Virginia
Coordinates: 36°56′56″N 77°10′17″W
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountySussex
Elevation
112 ft (34 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)804
GNIS feature ID1495711[1]

Chester Plantation

Chester, purchased by Captain William Harrison (1747-1822) in 1787, and fought in the American Revolution is located near Homeville. Chester is noteworthy architecturally for its huge double chimneys joined on two levels by connecting closets. Its interior woodwork has also survived. Chester is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[2][3]

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