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was built sometime after 1768 by William Vessells as a structure separate from the main house, which burned in 1937. The cellar is of fine quality and has remained in the Wessells family for more than two hundred years. A decorative header pattern in the gable using overfired brick is an unusual
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Agricultural buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia
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Wessel's Root Cellar, State Routes 701 & 692 vicinity, Hallwood, Accomack County, VA
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property in Accomack County, Virginia on the National Register of Historic Places
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National Register of Historic Places listings in Accomack County, Virginia
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National Register of Historic Places Nomination: Wessells Root Cellar
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Staff, Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission (November 13, 1969),
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U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Virginia Landmarks Register
Wessells Root Cellar is located in Virginia
Wessells Root Cellar is located in the United States
Hallwood, Virginia
37°53′54″N 75°37′35″W / 37.89833°N 75.62639°W / 37.89833; -75.62639
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Hallwood
Accomack County, Virginia
root cellar
National Register of Historic Places listings in Accomack County, Virginia
Pence-Carmichael Farm, Barn and Root Cellar
"Virginia Landmarks Register"
"National Register Information System"
National Register of Historic Places
National Park Service
National Register of Historic Places Nomination: Wessells Root Cellar
Wessel's Root Cellar, State Routes 701 & 692 vicinity, Hallwood, Accomack County, VA
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Accomack
Albemarle
Alleghany
Amelia
Amherst
Appomattox

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