National Register of Historic Places listings in Carroll County, Virginia facts for kids
This page lists special places in Carroll County, Virginia, that are part of the National Register of Historic Places. This register is like a national list of important buildings, sites, and objects that are worth saving. They tell us about America's history and culture.
In Carroll County, there are 9 different places listed on the National Register. These places are very important because they help us understand the past of this area. You can even find some of these places on a map using their exact locations!
Historic Places in Carroll County
These are some of the amazing historic places you can find in Carroll County, Virginia. Each one has a unique story and helps us learn about the past.
Sidna Allen House
The Sidna Allen House is a historic home located north of Fancy Gap, Virginia. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 15, 1974. This house is a great example of old architecture from its time. It shows how people lived and built homes many years ago in Carroll County.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 1 | Sidna Allen House
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(#74002112)
| class="adr" | North of Fancy Gap on U.S. Route 52
36°41′35″N 80°41′36″W / 36.693056°N 80.693333°W
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Buffalo Mountain Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
The Buffalo Mountain Presbyterian Church and its cemetery are important historical sites. They are located at 2102 Childress Road near Willis. This church and cemetery were added to the National Register on March 30, 2007. The church building itself is in Carroll County, while part of the cemetery is in nearby Floyd County. It represents a significant part of the community's history and faith.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 2 | Buffalo Mountain Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
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(#07000229)
| class="adr" | 2102 Childress Rd.
36°46′39″N 80°31′04″W / 36.777500°N 80.517639°W
| class="note" | Church is in Carroll County; cemetery is in Floyd County
Carroll County Courthouse
The Carroll County Courthouse is a very important building in Hillsville, Virginia. You can find it at 515 Main Street. This courthouse was listed on the National Register on July 8, 1982. Courthouses are often central to a town's history, where important decisions were made and justice was served for many years.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 3 | Carroll County Courthouse
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(#82004549)
| class="adr" | 515 Main St.
36°45′59″N 80°44′11″W / 36.766389°N 80.736389°W
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Carter Hydraulic Rams
The Carter Hydraulic Rams are a unique historical feature located off Grayson Street and U.S. Route 221 in Hillsville, Virginia. They were added to the National Register on November 21, 2002. Hydraulic rams are old devices that use the power of flowing water to pump water without needing electricity or fuel. These rams show clever engineering from the past.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 4 | Carter Hydraulic Rams
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(#02001373)
| class="adr" | Off Grayson St. and U.S. Route 221
36°46′03″N 80°43′56″W / 36.767500°N 80.732222°W
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Dinwiddie Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
The Dinwiddie Presbyterian Church and its cemetery are another important historical site in Carroll County. They are located at 2698 Homestead Road in Hillsville, Virginia. This church and cemetery were listed on the National Register on March 30, 2007. Like other historic churches, this site tells us about the religious and community life of people in the past.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 5 | Dinwiddie Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
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(#07000228)
| class="adr" | 2698 Homestead Rd.
36°51′46″N 80°43′02″W / 36.862778°N 80.717222°W
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Hillsville Historic District
The Hillsville Historic District covers the 300-500 blocks of Main Street in Hillsville, Virginia. This entire area was recognized as a historic district on May 16, 2002. A historic district means that many buildings in that area are old and important together. Walking through this district is like stepping back in time to see how the town looked and functioned long ago.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background: #E6E6FA" | 6 | Hillsville Historic District
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(#02000522)
| class="adr" | 300-500 blocks of Main St.
36°45′56″N 80°44′13″W / 36.765556°N 80.736944°W
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Point Pleasant School
The Point Pleasant School is a historic school building located on Laurel Fork Road in Laurel Fork, Virginia. It was added to the National Register on October 31, 2007. Old schoolhouses like this one are important because they show us how children were educated in the past. They are a reminder of how communities valued learning.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background:#A8EDEF" | 7 | Point Pleasant School
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(#07001133)
| class="adr" | Laurel Fork Rd.
36°43′40″N 80°33′24″W / 36.727889°N 80.556667°W
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Snake Creek Farm Historic District
The Snake Creek Farm Historic District is located on Snake Creek Road, south of its meeting with Red Hill Road, near Hillsville, Virginia. This farm district was listed on the National Register on January 11, 1991. A farm district includes not just one building, but a whole farm area with its buildings and land. It helps us understand the history of farming and rural life in Carroll County.
|- class="vcard" ! style="background: #E6E6FA" | 8 | Snake Creek Farm Historic District
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(#90002138)
| class="adr" | Snake Creek Rd. south of its junction with Red Hill Rd.
36°42′53″N 80°38′52″W / 36.714722°N 80.647778°W
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