The Cochrane & Allied Families

Cochranes from Scotland to Colonial Virginia (c 1760), to Kentucky (1811), to Kansas (1859) and beyond. Allied families to the United States from England, Scotland, Ireland and Switzerland.

Union Hill - Cabell Family Home, Hardwicksville (Wingina), Amherst, Virginia, USA

Notes:
Originally in Amherst County. Located in Nelson County when it was created from Amherst County in 1808.

Union Hill was built by Col. William Cabell, Sr. (1730-1798) starting in 1775 and completing it 4 years later. Building materials were scarce during the Revolution, so most of the house was constructed from materials on the site. In addition to cutting beams and boards from trees, bricks, nails and spikes were made locally. The house was called Union Hill to reflect on the new union of states from the Revolution.

Latitude: 37.653198, Longitude: -78.735748