Scearce Family Tobacco Farm Homestead

Located outside of Danville, Virginia, the Scearce family farm was established in the early 20th century. Similar to many other farmers in Pittsylvania County, the Scearces made their living from raising tobacco. As a result, their modest farm was once doted with tobacco related structures. Many of the tobacco barns have previously burned down or fallen in due to neglect. Unfortunately, the last of the surviving structures were recently torn down. Most of the structures were of log construction which was later covered with weatherboard. The homestead has been recreated using a map drawn by a former resident dated as of 1928, photographs, and field observations. Not depicted is a family cemetery near the two houses that contains around 20 individuals.