Glade Spring Commercial Historic District facts for kids
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Glade Spring Commercial Historic District
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 Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Glade Spring, Virginia |
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| Built | 1866–1962 |
| Architectural style | Commercial style, Greek Revival, Colonial Revival, Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 13000345 |
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| Added to NRHP | May 28, 2013 |
The Glade Spring Commercial Historic District is the main downtown area of Glade Spring, Virginia. This town has about 1,500 people. It is located in the northeastern part of Washington County, Virginia. The district is less than three miles southwest of the Smyth County line.
Glade Spring sits on the gently rolling land of the Valley of Virginia. This valley stretches from southwest to northeast. The town is surrounded by farms and areas of woodland. To the northwest, the rugged end of Walker Mountain is about one mile away. Little Mountain is four miles farther. The Iron Mountains are about seven miles to the southeast. On May 28, 2013, the "Town Square" area was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the Glade Spring Historic District?
The Glade Spring Commercial Historic District includes many important buildings. There are twenty-four main buildings and two smaller structures. Out of the twenty-four main buildings, twenty-one help show the history of the district. Only three do not fit the historical theme.
What Kinds of Buildings Are There?
The main buildings include sixteen commercial buildings. These are shops and businesses. Only three of these commercial buildings are not considered historical. The district also has one warehouse and one bank. There is an office building, a hotel, and a meeting hall. You can also find the town hall, a post office, and a building with multiple homes.
What Are the Smaller Structures?
The two smaller structures are a walkway and a shed. Both of these are also considered important to the district's history.
