The Folly, Icehouse, Folly Creek, Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia
Summary
Significance: The date of erection of this ice house is not known, but it is probably approximately contemporary with the main house which was built in sections between about 1759 and about 1800. It is a circular, brick structure, about 21' diameter, sunk into the ground 12'-6", with a conical roof with wood shingles and a finial.
Survey number: HABS VA-632
Building/structure dates: ca. 1800 Initial Construction
Tags
Date
1800
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Location
Accomac (Va.), 37.71937, -75.66456
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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