Lord Culpeper Hotel facts for kids
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Lord Culpeper Hotel
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Front and northern side
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 Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Location | 401 S. Main St., Culpeper, Virginia |
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| Area | Less than one acre |
| Built | 1840 |
| NRHP reference No. | 100001078 |
| Added to NRHP | June 12, 2017 |
The Lord Culpeper Hotel is a special old building located at 401 South Main Street in downtown Culpeper, Virginia. It's a three-story building made of brick. It has a classic look with rounded windows on the first floor. There's also a fancy entrance with columns, like you might see on an old mansion.
This hotel was built in 1936. For many years, it was the only hotel in Culpeper. It was a popular place for people traveling through the area to stay. The hotel welcomed guests until the 1970s.
A Historic Landmark
The Lord Culpeper Hotel is important because of its history and unique style. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This is a list of places in the United States that are considered important to our country's history. Being on this list helps protect the building and makes sure its history is remembered.
