Fortsville

Fortsville is a historic home located near Grizzard, Sussex County, Virginia in the Palladian architectural style.

History

Virginia politician and diplomat John Y. Mason moved into Fortsville in 1821 after his marriage to Mary Ann Fort, whose father had built the mansion. Some consider it a replica of the Peyton Randolph house in Williamsburg. Although neglected in the 20th century, it was restored and now often available for rental.

Its present form consists of a two-story, three-bay, front-gabled central section flanked by one-story, two-bay wings, with a center section extension completed in 1792. The frame dwe lling is set on a brick foundation.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.