National Register of Historic Places listings in King George County, Virginia facts for kids
Have you ever wondered about old buildings and places that are super important to history? In King George County, Virginia, there are many such spots! These special places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is like a special list kept by the United States government to protect and celebrate places that tell us about the past.
There are 15 places in King George County that are on this list right now. One other place used to be on the list but was removed. Let's explore some of these amazing historic sites!
Historic Places in King George County
These are some of the cool historic places you can find in King George County:
Belle Grove
- Location: Near Port Conway, Virginia on U.S. 301
- What's special: This is the birthplace of James Madison, who became the fourth President of the United States! Imagine a president being born right here. It was added to the list on April 11, 1973.
Ralph Bunche High School
- Location: In King George, Virginia at 10139 James Madison Hwy.
- What's special: This school has an important history. It was added to the list on May 1, 2006.
Cleydael
- Location: Near Weedonville, Virginia, off VA 206.
- What's special: This historic site was added to the list on December 18, 1986.
Eagle's Nest
- Location: Near Ambar, Virginia, east of the junction of VA 218 and VA 682.
- What's special: This place became a historic listing on October 29, 1992.
Emmanuel Church
- Location: In Port Conway, Virginia on US 301.
- What's special: This church was built in 1860. It was the church for the people living at Belle Grove, where President Madison was born! It was added to the list on January 7, 1987.
Lamb's Creek Church
- Location: Near Sealston, Virginia on VA 607.
- What's special: This old church was added to the list on September 22, 1972.
Marmion
- Location: Near Comorn, Virginia, northeast of the junction of SR 649 and 609.
- What's special: Marmion joined the list of historic places on February 26, 1970.
Millbank
- Location: Northwest of Port Conway, Virginia on Millbank Rd.
- What's special: This site was recognized as historic on July 10, 2005.
Nanzatico
- Location: South of the junction of SR 650 and 625, near King George Court House.
- What's special: Nanzatico was added to the list on November 12, 1969.
Office Hall
- Location: At the junction of VA 3 and US 301, near King George Court House.
- What's special: This building became a historic listing on January 24, 1991.
Powhatan Rural Historic District
- Location: At the junction of VA 607 and VA 610, near King George.
- What's special: This whole area is considered historically important. It was added to the list on February 20, 1992.
Rokeby
- Location: In King George, Virginia at 5447 Kings Hwy.
- What's special: Rokeby was added to the list on January 20, 2005.
St. Paul's Church
- Location: West of Owens, Virginia, off VA 206.
- What's special: This church was recognized as historic on May 25, 1973.
Woodlawn Historic and Archeological District
- Location: Between VA 625 and the Rappahannock River, east of US 301, near Port Conway, Virginia.
- What's special: This area is important for both its history and what archaeologists can learn from it. It was added to the list on January 3, 1991.
Former Listing
One place, the Nanzattico Archeological Site, was once on the National Register of Historic Places. It was listed on October 23, 2003, but was removed shortly after on November 10, 2003.
Images for kids
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Belle Grove
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Ralph Bunche High School
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Cleydael
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Emmanuel Church
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Lamb's Creek Church
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Marmion
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Millbank
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Nanzatico
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Office Hall
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Powhatan Rural Historic District
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Rokeby
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St. Paul's Church
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