Wikimedia Commons via Ken Lund and flickr.com via Snapshots of the Past
The Nelson House in Yorktown, Virginia, built in 1730, was once occupied by Thomas Nelson, Jr., a soldier in the Revolutionary War who became quite the statesman. He was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, he represented Virginia in the Continental Congress, and also served as the governor of the state. Now a National Historic Landmark, the house is a classic example of Georgian architecture, with a stately brick exterior, symmetrical appearance, and decorative molding under the eaves of the roof.