The History of Nottoway:
A. The Family and their business
The owner, John Randolph, was borned into a wealthy family March 24, 1837.
Married Emily Jane Liddell, December 14, 1837.
They had 11 children.
John Randolph, became successful with farming sugarcane.
During the Civil War, he continued his business in Texas leaving the plantation in his wife's care.
After the Civil War he came back and hired 53 of the original 155 slaves, to work for him.
Married Emily Jane Liddell, December 14, 1837.
They had 11 children.
John Randolph, became successful with farming sugarcane.
During the Civil War, he continued his business in Texas leaving the plantation in his wife's care.
After the Civil War he came back and hired 53 of the original 155 slaves, to work for him.
B. The House
1855, 400 acres of highland, and 620 acres of swampland, was purchased by John Randolph.
Howard was hired, being known as one of the greatest architects of New Orleans to create this "White Castle."
The majority of the house was made up of Virgin Cypress, and baked bricks.
All other materials were shipped from either Louisiana or Europe.
The house was completed with an estimate of 80,000$.
It has 64 rooms, and is three stories tall.
Howard was hired, being known as one of the greatest architects of New Orleans to create this "White Castle."
The majority of the house was made up of Virgin Cypress, and baked bricks.
All other materials were shipped from either Louisiana or Europe.
The house was completed with an estimate of 80,000$.
It has 64 rooms, and is three stories tall.
C. Where it is now.
Nottoway is ran by it's Austrailian owner, Paul Ramsay, since 1985.
After many renovations, it is known for its:
-Tourist attraction
-Restaurant
-Place of meeting
-Weddings
-Inn
After many renovations, it is known for its:
-Tourist attraction
-Restaurant
-Place of meeting
-Weddings
-Inn