Historic Districts
Vacant / Not In Use
Virginia - Northumberland County
Northumberland County Virginia has 26 places on the National Register of Historic Places including 6 places of Statewide significance. Significant places include Clifton, Heathsville Historic District, Howland Chapel School, Reedville Historic District and Springfield.

The famous person Emily Howland is associated with one of more of the Northumberland County historic places.

Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Northumberland County places including Beverly Taliaferro, T. Buckler Ghequiere, unknown, William Dandridge Cockrell, Reverend Addison Hall, Mrs. Martha Lee Harvey, Gilbert White, Thomas Young, US Lighthouse Board and Elliot F. Kent. Prominent architectural styles found in Northumberland Country are Federal, Greek Revival and Georgian.

Academy, The (added 1997 - - #97001400)
Also known as VDHR File No. 66-179
Jct. of Main St. and St. Stephen's Ln. , Heathsville
Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Federal
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849, 1800-1824
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Animal Facility, Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Animal Facility, Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Anchorage, The (added 1995 - - #95000245)
Also known as Roadview;VDHR No. 66-40
1 mi. W of jct. of VA 605 and VA 669, N side , Kilmarnock
Anchorage24, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Colonial Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1850-1874, 1750-1799
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic, Funerary
Historic Sub-function:
Cemetery, Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic, Funerary
Current Sub-function:
Cemetery, Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Bluff Point Graded School No. 3 (added 2009 - - #09000396)
Also known as DHR File Number 066-5052
2595 Bluff Point Rd. , Kilmarnock
JLaurenJ, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Education, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Education
Historic Sub-function:
School
Current Function:
Social
Current Sub-function:
Meeting Hall
More Information:
archives document
CLAUD W. SOMERS (skipjack) (added 2005 - - #05000526)
Also known as 066-5049
504 Main St. , Reedville
Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Young, Thomas
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Commerce, Engineering
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Museum
More Information:
archives document
Claughton--Wright House (added 1997 - - #97000491)
Also known as VDHR File No. 66-28
2 mi. NE of jct of VA 623 and VA 624 , Lewisetta
Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Federal
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1825-1849, 1800-1824, 1750-1799
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Work In Progress
More Information:
archives document
Clifton (added 2004 - - #04000477)
Also known as VDHR# 249-5029
49 Clifton Ave. , Kimarnock
Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Georgian
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1750-1799
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Camp, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Coan Baptist Church (added 1995 - - #95000239)
Also known as Wicomico Church;VDHR No. 66-86
VA 638, E of jct. with VA 612 , Heathsville
Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Hall, Reverend Addison
Architectural Style:
Greek Revival, Federal
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1850-1874, 1825-1849
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Religious Structure
Current Function:
Funerary, Religion
Current Sub-function:
Cemetery, Church School, Religious Structure
More Information:
archives document
Cobbs Hall (added 2001 - - #01000699)
Also known as 066-0003
582 Cobbs Hall Ln. , Kilmarnock
Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Harvey, Mrs. Martha Lee
Architectural Style:
Mid 19th Century Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Ditchley (added 1992 - - #92001272)
Also known as DHR File No. 66-04
VA 607 N side, 2000 ft. E of jct. with VA 669 , Kilmarnock
KudzuVine, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Georgian
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1850-1874, 1825-1849, 1800-1824, 1750-1799
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
ELVA C (Deck Boat) (added 2005 - - #05001160)
Also known as DHR File No. 066-5048
504 Main St. , Reedville
Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
White, Gilbert
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Engineering, Transportation
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Water-Related
Current Function:
Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Museum
More Information:
archives document
Heathsville Historic District (added 1992 - - #92000053)
Also known as DHR File No. 66-101;See Also:Springfield;St. Stephen's Churc
US 360 at jct. with VA 634 and VA 201 , Heathsville
Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Multiple
Architectural Style:
Italianate, Greek Revival, Federal
Area of Significance:
Commerce, Architecture, Politics/Government
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849, 1800-1824, 1750-1799, 1700-1749
Owner:
Federal, Local, Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Government, Religion, Social
Historic Sub-function:
Business, Courthouse, Meeting Hall, Religious Structure, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Government, Religion, Social
Current Sub-function:
Business, Courthouse, Meeting Hall, Religious Structure, Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Holley Graded School (added 1990 - - #89001934)
US 360, N of VA 614 , Lottsburg
Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Education
Historic Sub-function:
School
Current Function:
Work In Progress
More Information:
archives document
Howland Chapel School (added 1991 - - #90002206)
Also known as Howland School;DHR File No. 66-110
Jct. of VA 201 and VA 642 , Heathsville
Blackwells, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Person, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Taliaferro,Beverly
Architectural Style:
Other, Gothic Revival
Historic Person:
Howland,Emily
Significant Year:
1921, 1867
Area of Significance:
Education, Social History, Black, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Education, Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Religious Structure, School
Current Function:
Work In Progress
More Information:
archives document
Hurstville (added 1992 - - #92001264)
Also known as VDHR File No. 66-35
VA 605 E side, 3500 ft. S of jct. with VA 606 , Kilmarnock
Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Early Republic, Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1825-1849, 1800-1824, 1750-1799
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic, Funerary
Historic Sub-function:
Cemetery, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic, Funerary
Current Sub-function:
Cemetery, Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Kirkland Grove Campground (added 1992 - - #92001391)
Also known as Kirkland Grove Camp Ground;VDHR File No. 66-89
VA 779, 1.6 mi. S of Heathsville , Heathsville
Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Cockrell,William Dandridge
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Religion, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Church Related Residence, Religious Structure
Current Function:
Religion, Social
Current Sub-function:
Religious Structure
More Information:
archives document
Oakley (added 1999 - - #99000073)
Also known as VDHR File #66-101-66
28 Back St. , Heathsville
Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Federal
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849, 1800-1824
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Reedville Historic District (added 1984 - - #84003556)
VA 644 at VA 722 , Reedville
Cropbot, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Queen Anne
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Industry
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874
Owner:
Local, Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Rice's Hotel (added 1992 - - #92001389)
Also known as Hughlett's Tavern;Shirley Hotel;VDHR File No. 66-9;See Also:
Jct. of Co. Rts. 1001 and 1002 , Heathsville
Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Information Potential
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Greek Revival, Federal
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Historic - Non-Aboriginal
Cultural Affiliation:
Rural American
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849, 1800-1824, 1750-1799
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Hotel
Current Function:
Vacant/Not In Use
More Information:
archives document
Shalango (added 1986 - - #86003135)
VA 666 , Wicomico Church
Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Shiloh School (added 1992 - - #91001976)
Also known as DHR File No. 66-34
Jct. of VA 605 and VA 606 , Kilmarnock
JLaurenJ, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Kent,Elliot F.
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Education
Historic Sub-function:
School
Current Function:
Work In Progress
More Information:
archives document
Smith Point Light Station (added 2002 - - #02001437)
Bamboo Island , Smith Point
Ser Amantio di Nicolao, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
US Lighthouse Board
Area of Significance:
Maritime History, Transportation, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Federal
Historic Function:
Domestic, Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling, Water-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
Current Sub-function:
Water-Related
More Information:
archives document
Springfield (added 1979 - - #79003059)
SR 360 , Heathsville
Cropbot, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Federal, Other, Greek Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Landscape Architecture
Period of Significance:
1850-1874, 1825-1849
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Agricultural Outbuildings, Secondary Structure
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Secondary Structure
More Information:
archives document
St. Stephen's Church (added 1979 - - #79003060)
Also known as St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
SR 360 , Heathsville
Cropbot, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Ghequiere,T. Buckler
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Religion
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Religious Structure
Current Function:
Religion
Current Sub-function:
Religious Structure
More Information:
archives document
Sunnyside (added 1996 - - #96000580)
Also known as See Also:Heathsville Historic District
S side of US 360, E of jct. with VA 201 , Heathsville
Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
unknown
Architectural Style:
Federal
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849, 1800-1824
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Agricultural Outbuildings, Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling, Storage
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Versailles (added 1997 - - #97000204)
Also known as 66-96
VA 360, .25 mi. W of jct. with VA 200 , Burgess
Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
unknown
Architectural Style:
Greek Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Wheatland (added 1988 - - #87000015)
Also known as DHL File No. 66-13
VA 624 , Callao
Nyttend, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Greek Revival, Federal
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Landscape Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
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