Kentland Farm Historic and Archeological District
Appearance
Kentland Farm Historic and Archeological District | |
Location | At end of VA 623 along New River, near Blacksburg, Virginia |
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Area | 350 acres (140 ha) |
Built | 1745 | , 1834-1835
Built by | Swope, John |
Architectural style | Greek Revival, Federal |
MPS | Montgomery County MPS |
NRHP reference No. | 91000833, 06000801[1] |
VLR No. | 060-0202 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | July 3, 1991, September 6, 2006 (Boundary Increase) |
Designated VLR | April 17, 1991, June 8, 2006[2] |
Kentland Farm Historic and Archeological District is a historic home, archaeological site, and national historic district located near Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. The district encompasses a complex of 19th century agricultural outbuildings associated with a Federal and Greek Revival style brick dwelling built 1834–1835. Located in the district are significant archaeological resources that include a complex of Late Woodland village or camp sites.[3]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991, with a boundary increase in 2006.[1]
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- ^ William and Mary Center for Archaeological Research (2005). "ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY AND LIMITED EVALUATION, KENTLAND FARM HISTORIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL DISTRICT (060-0202), MONTGOMERY COUNTY, VIRGINIA" (PDF). Virginia Tech Libraries.
Categories:
- Buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia
- Archaeological sites on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia
- Historic districts in Virginia
- Federal architecture in Virginia
- Greek Revival houses in Virginia
- Houses completed in 1835
- Houses in Montgomery County, Virginia
- National Register of Historic Places in Montgomery County, Virginia
- Buildings and structures in Blacksburg, Virginia
- Montgomery County, Virginia Registered Historic Place stubs