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Kentland Farm Historic and Archeological District

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Kentland Farm Historic and Archeological District
Kentland Farm, September 2012
Kentland Farm Historic and Archeological District is located in Virginia
Kentland Farm Historic and Archeological District
LocationAt end of VA 623 along New River, near Blacksburg, Virginia
Area350 acres (140 ha)
Built1745 (1745), 1834-1835
Built bySwope, John
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Federal
MPSMontgomery County MPS
NRHP reference No.91000833, 06000801[1]
VLR No.060-0202
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 3, 1991, September 6, 2006 (Boundary Increase)
Designated VLRApril 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

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. ^ 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.