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

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This article shares information about special places in Buchanan County, Virginia, that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This register is like a national list of important buildings, sites, and objects that are worth preserving because of their history.

In Buchanan County, there is currently one place on this important list. Another place was once on the list but has since been removed. This list helps us learn about and protect the history of the area!


Historic Places You Can See Today

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Buchanan County Courthouse
Buchanan County Courthouse
September 16, 1982
(#82004545)
Walnut and Main Sts.
37°16′40″N 82°05′57″W / 37.277778°N 82.099167°W / 37.277778; -82.099167 (Buchanan County Courthouse)
Grundy The Buchanan County Courthouse is a very important building in the county seat of Grundy. It's where many local government activities happen. This historic building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Places Once on the List

Name on the Register Image Date listed Date removed Location City or town Summary
1 Whitewood High School
Whitewood High School
September 12, 2008
(#08000893)
October 11, 2016
17424 Dismal River Rd.
37°14′33″N 81°52′18″W / 37.242475°N 81.871725°W / 37.242475; -81.871725 (Whitewood High School)
Whitewood Whitewood High School was once an important school building in the community of Whitewood. It was added to the National Register in 2008. However, the building was taken down in June 2010, and because of this, it was removed from the list in 2016.
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