History
SALISBURY, built as a hunting lodge during the 18th Century by the Randolph family, stood directly across the James River from the Randolph Plantation, Tuckahoe. As Governor of Virginia in 1784, Patrick Henry rented the 1500-acre farm from Thomas Mann Randolph. Later, while Salisbury still served as home to Governor Henry, Mr. Randolph sold the estate to Dr. Philip Turpin, a graduate of the University of Edinburgh. During the Revolutionary War, Dr. Turpin, en route from Scotland to Virginia, was captured by the British and forced to serve as surgeon on English ships. Dr. Turpin was subsequently accused of being a Tory; his possessions, including Salisbury, were confiscated. However, the influence of Thomas Jefferson helped secure an unconditional release of Dr. Turpin’s property. (This same Philip Turpin gave the land on which was built Richmond’s First Baptist Church).
Upon his death, Dr. Turpin bequeathed Salisbury to his daughter, Caroline and her husband, Dr. Edward Johnson. Mrs. Johnson, in turn, left the property to her sons, Edward and Philip Turpin Johnson. Edward Johnson graduated from West Point, as did his neighbor, Henry Heth of adjoining “Black Heath.” Confederate Generals Edward Johnson and Henry Heth served gallantly during the Civil War. It was General Heth who touched off the Battle of Gettysburg.
General Johnson, who limped because of an ankle wound received in 1862 at McDowell, was affectionately called “Old Allegheny” by his troops. A favorite of General “Stonewall” Jackson, General Johnson served with the latter as a division commander in the Army in Northern Virginia.
The present central section of the clubhouse has been designed along the lines of the original “Salisbury” which stood nearby. This dormered story-and-a-half frame house burned around 1920. It boasted central halls, airy, spacious rooms, and porches shaded by a grove of giant trees, among them an ancient pecan, which stood until 1977, Salisbury’s real fame lay then, as now, in its hospitality.
Salisbury Country Club is a private, member owned club established in 1963. Although located within the Salisbury subdivision of Chesterfield County, the country club derives its membership from many sections of the Richmond Metropolitan area. While the club is conveniently located for Salisbury residents, membership in Salisbury Country Club is based on procedures and rules developed by its Board of Directors. Home ownership in Salisbury or elsewhere does not in itself convey any membership privileges or special eligibility for membership.
Upon his death, Dr. Turpin bequeathed Salisbury to his daughter, Caroline and her husband, Dr. Edward Johnson. Mrs. Johnson, in turn, left the property to her sons, Edward and Philip Turpin Johnson. Edward Johnson graduated from West Point, as did his neighbor, Henry Heth of adjoining “Black Heath.” Confederate Generals Edward Johnson and Henry Heth served gallantly during the Civil War. It was General Heth who touched off the Battle of Gettysburg.
General Johnson, who limped because of an ankle wound received in 1862 at McDowell, was affectionately called “Old Allegheny” by his troops. A favorite of General “Stonewall” Jackson, General Johnson served with the latter as a division commander in the Army in Northern Virginia.
The present central section of the clubhouse has been designed along the lines of the original “Salisbury” which stood nearby. This dormered story-and-a-half frame house burned around 1920. It boasted central halls, airy, spacious rooms, and porches shaded by a grove of giant trees, among them an ancient pecan, which stood until 1977, Salisbury’s real fame lay then, as now, in its hospitality.
Salisbury Country Club is a private, member owned club established in 1963. Although located within the Salisbury subdivision of Chesterfield County, the country club derives its membership from many sections of the Richmond Metropolitan area. While the club is conveniently located for Salisbury residents, membership in Salisbury Country Club is based on procedures and rules developed by its Board of Directors. Home ownership in Salisbury or elsewhere does not in itself convey any membership privileges or special eligibility for membership.