Discover Sandston

Sandston can be explored from a range of perspectives: the residential architecture and local history of the Sandston Historic District are one focus, while Seven Pines National Cemetery and the All Wheel Park at Taylor Farm Park offer other points of interest. If you’re looking for a hotel in Sandston, you can start by considering whether historical context, proximity to the airport, or sports-oriented facilities are important to your travel plans.

Architecture in the Sandston Historic District

The Sandston Historic District covers 226 acres. It includes one- and two-story homes, churches, a number of commercial and public buildings, and community facilities. Most of these buildings date from 1918 to 1966. The district therefore consists of more than just homes: religious, commercial, public, and community building types are also represented. The area, building categories, and time period offer different ways to understand the district. The 226 acres indicate the district’s size; the other details describe its built composition and the predominant period when its buildings were constructed.

The residential architecture includes the Colonial Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman, Spanish Mission Revival, and Minimal Traditional styles. These four designations show that the homes cannot be reduced to a single style. From an architectural perspective, the style terms refer to homes, not to all building types in the area as a whole. These styles are thus part of a varied built environment that also includes churches, commercial and public buildings, and community facilities.

The Community’s Origins

The unincorporated community of Sandston began after the United States Housing Corporation built 230 kit homes for employees of Seven Pines Loading Plant #3. The munitions plant was owned and operated by E. I. DuPont de Nemours Company. This origin connects the community’s early housing development to the employees of a specific industrial operation. The number and purpose of the homes give this history a tangible dimension: 230 kit-built homes were constructed for the plant’s employees. This offers a different perspective from the styles and predominant building period of the Historic District.

Cemetery and Recreational Facilities

Seven Pines National Cemetery is located on Highway 60, two miles east of Richmond International Airport. This information helps you find your way by linking a road to a clearly stated distance and direction from the airport.

Taylor Farm Park includes an All Wheel Park with a skatepark, a flow bowl, and a pump track. These facilities appeal to different interests than the Historic District’s architecture and local history. If you’re interested in these kinds of facilities, you can make them a separate focus of your travel plans. Since conditions at the facilities can change, it’s best to check before visiting.

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