Falmouth Historic District

Falmouth Historic District

Custom House
Location Jct. of U.S. 1 and U.S. 17, Falmouth, Virginia
Coordinates 38°19′26″N 77°27′59″W / 38.32389°N 77.46639°W / 38.32389; -77.46639Coordinates: 38°19′26″N 77°27′59″W / 38.32389°N 77.46639°W / 38.32389; -77.46639
Area 225 acres (91 ha)
Built 1761 (1761)
Architectural style Federal
NRHP Reference # 70000825[1]
VLR # 089-0067
Significant dates
Added to NRHP February 26, 1970
Designated VLR December 2, 1969[2]

Falmouth Historic District is a national historic district located at Falmouth, Stafford County, Virginia. The district includes 29 contributing buildings in the historic core of the town of Falmouth. Notable buildings include Basil Gordon Warehouse, Customs House, the Double House, Highway Assembly of God Church, old Post Office, Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle, the Tavern, Tavern Keeper's House, Union Methodist Church, Master Hobby School, and the Counting House. Located in the district are the separately listed Gari Melchers Home, Carlton, Clearview and Conway House.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission (November 1969). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Falmouth Historic District" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo and Accompanying map

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