Lynnside Manor

Sweet Springs, Monroe County

2017 Update: The restoration project plans for Lynnside Manor, the central building in the Lynnside Historic District, continue to be on hold.  The grounds have been enhanced by planting trees, pruning, and caring for the heritage oaks.  The owner has had a struggle with obtaining tax credit applicability.  Until a source of funding can be found, the restoration of Lynnside Manor back to its pre-1933 state will not occur.

2012: Lynnside Manor (Monroe County) is one of the last remaining Greek Revival dwellings in MonroeCounty and is the central building in the Lynnside Historic District.  The main house, Lynnside Manor, was constructed in 1845, most likely by enslaved people working on the surrounding plantation, and served as the Lewis Family home for many generations.  The Lewis Family and their enslaved population significantly contributed to the economic development of antebellum Virginia and West Virginia.  In 1933, fire engulfed the historic manor, and since then, Lynnside has undergone some restoration efforts that were stalled in the 1950s.  Currently, efforts have been restarted with the goal to restore the home and surrounding buildings to their pre-1933 state.

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