National Register of Historic Places listings in Patrick County, Virginia facts for kids
This page lists special places in Patrick County, Virginia, that are on the National Register of Historic Places. This register is like a special list of buildings, sites, and objects across the United States that are important in history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized for its value and efforts are made to preserve it.
Patrick County has 12 places on this list, including one that is a National Historic Landmark. A National Historic Landmark is even more important, recognized for its national historical significance. One place that was once on the list has since been removed.
Special Places in Patrick County
These are some of the historic places you can find in Patrick County:
Aurora
Aurora is a historic home located near Penn's Store. It was added to the National Register on February 4, 1991. This old house shows us what homes looked like a long time ago in this area.
Barnard Farm
The Barnard Farm is a historic farm located near Ararat. It was added to the National Register on May 21, 2009. Farms like this one are important because they show how people lived and worked the land in the past.
Bluemont Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
This old church and its cemetery are found near Fancy Gap, right off the Blue Ridge Parkway. It became a historic place on March 30, 2007. Churches often serve as important community centers and show us about the history of local groups.
Cockram Mill
Cockram Mill is an old mill located near Meadows of Dan. It was added to the National Register on December 6, 1990. Mills were very important long ago for grinding grain into flour, which was a basic food for everyone.
Goblintown Mill
Another historic mill, Goblintown Mill, is located near Stuart. It was added to the National Register on November 26, 2004. Like Cockram Mill, it played a key role in the local economy and daily life.
Jack's Creek Covered Bridge
This unique covered bridge is found near Woolwine. It was added to the National Register on May 22, 1973. Covered bridges are special because they are rare and show older ways of building. The roof helped protect the wooden structure from weather.
Mayberry Presbyterian Church
The Mayberry Presbyterian Church is another historic church near Meadows of Dan. It joined the National Register on March 30, 2007. Old churches often have interesting architecture and stories about the people who built and used them.
Patrick County Courthouse
The Patrick County Courthouse is located in Stuart. This important building was added to the National Register on December 27, 1974. Courthouses are where local laws are made and justice is carried out, making them central to a community's history.
Reynolds Homestead
The Reynolds Homestead, also known as Rock Spring Plantation, is near Critz. It is a very special place because it is a National Historic Landmark, added on September 22, 1971. This means it's recognized for its importance to the entire country's history. It was the home of a famous family.
Stuart Uptown Historic District
The Stuart Uptown Historic District includes a whole area of historic buildings along Main Street and Blue Ridge Street in Stuart. It was added to the National Register on January 24, 2002. Historic districts help protect many old buildings together, preserving the look and feel of a town's past.
J.E.B. Stuart Birthplace (Laurel Hill Farm)
The Laurel Hill Farm is important as the birthplace of J.E.B. Stuart, a famous person from history. It is located near Ararat and was added to the National Register on September 24, 1998. Birthplaces of important figures help us learn about their early lives and the times they lived in.
Places No Longer Listed
Sometimes, a place that was once on the National Register of Historic Places might be removed. This can happen if the building is destroyed, or if it changes so much that it no longer has its original historic value.
Bob White Covered Bridge
The Bob White Covered Bridge was once a historic covered bridge near Woolwine, crossing the Smith River. It was added to the National Register on May 22, 1973. However, it was removed from the list on February 7, 2017. This means it no longer met the requirements to be on the list, perhaps due to damage or changes.
