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On a ridge overlooking the historic district of Abingdon in Washington County, Mont Calm stands as one of the best examples of Federal domestic architecture in this historic Southwest Virginia community. The generously proportioned dwelling, with its formal façade, finely jointed brickwork, and Doric cornice, is tangible evidence of the sophisticated lifestyle enjoyed in the early days of the region. Completed in 1827, Mont Calm has been the home of the Campbell, Cummings, and Mingea families. It was built for David Campbell, who served as Virginia’s governor in 1837-40 and was an early champion of public education. The interior of Mont Calm was remodeled by Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Egerton Mingea after they purchased the property in 1905. Mr. Mingea started the Virginia-Carolina Railroad following his move to Abingdon.
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Abbreviations:
VLR: Virginia Landmarks Register
NPS: National Park Service
NRHP: National Register of Historic Places
NHL: National Historic Landmark
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DHR has secured permanent legal protection for over 700 historic places - including 15,000 acres of battlefield lands
DHR has erected 2,532 highway markers in every county and city across Virginia
DHR has registered more than 3,317 individual resources and 613 historic districts
DHR has engaged over 450 students in 3 highway marker contests
DHR has stimulated more than $4.2 billion dollars in private investments related to historic tax credit incentives, revitalizing communities of all sizes throughout Virginia
