National Register of Historic Places listings in Botetourt County, Virginia facts for kids

Location of Botetourt County in Virginia

This page is all about the cool and important places in Botetourt County, Virginia, that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a special list of buildings, areas, and sites that are really old and have a lot of history. These places are important to protect so we can learn about the past.

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the United States' historic places worth saving. It helps people understand and appreciate the history of their communities. In Botetourt County, there are 30 places on this list right now. A few others were once listed but have since been removed.

Cool Historic Places to Discover

Here are some of the interesting places in Botetourt County that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:

Homes and Buildings

• Anderson House in Haymakertown, Virginia: This historic house was added to the list in 1999.
• Annandale near Gilmore Mills, Virginia: This property joined the list in 1993.
• Blue Ridge Hall in Fincastle, Virginia: This building became a historic place in 2016.
• Bowyer-Holladay House in Fincastle, Virginia: Listed in 1999, this house has a unique history.
• Hawthorne Hall in Fincastle, Virginia: This hall was added to the list in 2000.
• Thomas D. Kinzie House in Troutville, Virginia: This house became a historic site in 2002.
• Lauderdale in Buchanan, Virginia: This property was recognized in 2007.
• Bryan McDonald Jr., House in Troutville, Virginia: This house joined the list in 2011.
• Prospect Hill in Fincastle, Virginia: This site was added to the list in 1979.
• George Washington Rader House in Fincastle, Virginia: This house became historic in 2014.
• Santillane in Fincastle, Virginia: Listed in 1974, this is another important Fincastle site.
• Wheatland Manor in Fincastle, Virginia: This manor was added to the list in 1992.
• Wiloma in Fincastle, Virginia: This property was recognized in 1985.

Historic Districts and Areas

• Buchanan Historic District in Buchanan, Virginia: This whole area, including Main Street, was listed in 1999. It's a great place to see many historic buildings together.
• Fincastle Historic District in Fincastle, Virginia: This historic area was recognized way back in 1969. It includes many old streets and buildings.
• Greyledge in Buchanan, Virginia: This historic district was added to the list in 2002.

Industrial and Archaeological Sites

• Bessemer Archaeological Site near Eagle Rock, Virginia: This is a special archaeological site listed in 1984. It helps us learn about ancient times.
• Breckinridge Mill in Fincastle, Virginia: This old mill was listed in 1980. It shows how people used to process grains.
• Callie Furnace near Glen Wilton, Virginia: This furnace, used for making iron, was listed in 1974. It's found in the George Washington National Forest.
• Gala Site in Gala, Virginia: This site on the James River was added to the list in 2010.
• Greenfield in Fincastle, Virginia: This site was recognized in 2011.
• Looney Mill Creek Site in Buchanan, Virginia: This archaeological site was listed in 1978.
• Nininger's Mill near Daleville, Virginia: This mill was added to the list in 1980.
• Phoenix Bridge near Eagle Rock, Virginia: This historic bridge over Craig Creek was listed in 1975.
• Roaring Run Furnace near Eagle Rock, Virginia: Another iron furnace, this one was listed in 1983.
• Varney's Falls Dam near Gilmore Mills, Virginia: This dam on the James River was listed in 1993.
• Reynolds Property in Buchanan, Virginia: This property was listed in 2016.
• Wilson Warehouse in Buchanan, Virginia: This old warehouse was recognized in 1978.

Places That Were Once Listed

Sometimes, places are removed from the National Register. This can happen if they are destroyed or if their historical importance changes.

• Botetourt County Courthouse in Fincastle, Virginia: This courthouse was listed in 1971. However, it was destroyed by a fire in December 1970, even before it was officially added to the list! It was removed in 1975.
• Springwood Truss Bridge in Springwood, Virginia: This bridge over the James River was listed in 1978. Sadly, it was destroyed by a flood in 1985 and removed from the list in 2001.

Images for kids

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  Trinity Episcopal Church in Buchanan, part of the Buchanan Historic District.

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  A historic street in Fincastle, Virginia.

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  Greyledge, a historic property in Buchanan.

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  The Thomas D. Kinzie House.

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  Lauderdale, a historic home.

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  The Bryan McDonald Jr. House.

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  The Phoenix Bridge over Craig Creek.

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  The Wilson Warehouse in Buchanan.