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30 Stunning Photos of the Arjalon Price House in Virginia

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The Arjalon Price House is a bit of American colonial history that is associated with the James Madison Museum of Orange, Virginia. It is one of the few remaining pre-Revolutionary War structures that is built in the old colonial style, it is often referred to as a ‘cube house.’ It is called a ‘cube house’ because its dimensions are exactly 16′ by 16′ by 16′ – a perfect cube (minus the roof).

Originally built in 1733 by then-Governor Alexander Spotswood (for whom Spotsylvania County, Virginia is named), the house eventually found its way to one Arjalon Price in 1767 who kept it in the family for many generations. Although the house was eventually sold to others, this famous historic residence still bears the name of the Price family.

The Arjalon Price House is housed in a separate display area downstairs from the James Madison Museum (not to be confused with Montpelier, the home of James Madison) and is NOT air conditioned. As I went in the heat of July, it was pretty muggy down there! However, the heat and all reminders of it soon dissipate as you come into contact with this beautiful historic structure.

Being able to actually touch the wooden planks and examine all of the vintage farm equipment was an experience which none of these photographs can either capture or do justice. Both the museum and the cube house are an absolute must-see if you are in these neck of the woods. Use the map at the end of this article for directions.

The ARJALON PRICE HOUSE is housed within the James Madison Museum. For more information on my visit to the James Madison Museum, and some more amazing photos, check out my article: The James Madison Museum of Orange County, Virginia.

I visited the James Madison Museum and the Arjalon Price House on July 3rd, 2018. All photographs were taken with permission by the museum. You can visit the official James Madison Museum website and Facebook page below. The James Madison Museum is also closely associated with Montpelier, the home and inspirational grounds of our 4th US President, James Madison.


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