91HP0207July 24, 1991BS
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
91HP0207
Mount Malady
Bermuda Magisterial District
This property is located on property fronting approximately 120 feet on the
east line of Bermuda Triangle Road, at its intersection with Battery Dantzler
Road.
BACKGROUND
The original house had twenty-one (21) rooms and was constructed of brick.
The walls in the basement are all that remain of this house.
This is believed to be 'the site of Mount Malady, the first hospital in English
North America. Mount Malady was destroyed in the Indian massacre of Good
Friday, 1622, along with the nearby settlement of Henricus. The place
retained the name as late as 1755 as indicated on the Frye-Jefferson Maps.
Early owners of the property include Thomas Jefferson I and Thomas Jefferson,
Jr. Peter Jefferson, the father of President Jefferson, was born in the
vicinity of Mount Malady and adjacent Osbornes. A home described at the start
of the War Between the States as a substantial, twenty-one (21) room, brick
mansion was constructed on the site at the end of the 19th century. This
house, known as the Howlett House, was completely leveled by Union gunboats
firing from the James River at the "Howlett Line" and Battery Dantzler, a
large earth fort still located adjacent to the house. After the war, a modest
house was rebuilt on the original English basement. This house and farm were
purchased in 1901 by William Goyne. His son, Harold Goyne, long-time County
Supervisor, tore down the former structure and built the present brick house
and out-buildings in 1942. Ail materials used in this house were salvaged
from Cameron Castle which stood on the site of Southside Regional Medical
Center and a Colonial mill on Swift Creek. The house served as a political
and social center until Harold Goyne's death in 1969 in a tractor accident on
the property. In 1988, the house was purchased by James ¥. Daniels and is
being restored at this time.
RECOMMENDATION
Planning staff recommends approval of landmark designation for Mount Malady
based on the following findings:
1. This is a building of historic interest; and
This designation will cause no significant adverse effect on the
future development of the County.
The designated property shall be as follows:
Tax Map 117-5 (1) Part of Parcel 15 (Sheet 33).
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CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission and Preservation Committee Joint Public Hearing (6/18/91):
There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Walker, seconded by Mr. Bryant, the Preservation
Committee resolved to recommend approval of historic landmark designation
for Case 91HP0207, Mount Malady.
AYES: Ms. Howe and Messrs. Davis, Walker, Morris and Bryant.
ABSTAIN: Mr. Daniels.
On motion of Mr. Perkins, seconded by Mr. Belcher, the Planning
Commission resolved to recommend approval of historic landmark
designation for Case 91HP0207, Mount Malady.
AYES: Unanimous.
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, July 24, 1991, beginning at 2:00 p.m.,
will take under consideration this request.
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