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

Where Virginia Beach is located in Virginia

This article is about the cool historic places in Virginia Beach, Virginia that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This special list helps protect important buildings, sites, and objects across the United States. Think of it as a way to remember and save places that tell a big part of America's story!

In Virginia Beach, there are 28 places on this list. Two of these are even more special and are called National Historic Landmarks. There was also one place that used to be on the list but isn't anymore.

Virginia Beach's Historic Treasures

Here are some of the amazing historic places you can find in Virginia Beach:

Briarwood

• Address: 1500 Southwick Rd.
• Listed: August 22, 2012

This is a historic home in Virginia Beach.

Camp Pendleton-State Military Reservation Historic District

The Governor's House at Camp Pendleton

• Address: Near General Booth Blvd., S. Birdneck Rd., and the Atlantic Ocean
• Listed: September 26, 2005

This area is a military reservation with a lot of history. It's like a special zone that has been important for a long time.

Cape Henry Light (Second Tower) Light Station

The Cape Henry Lighthouse

• Address: Atlantic Ave.
• Listed: December 2, 2002

This is a lighthouse that helps ships find their way. It's the second lighthouse built in this spot.

Cape Henry Lighthouse (National Historic Landmark)

Both lighthouses at Cape Henry

• Address: Atlantic Ave. at US 60
• Listed: October 15, 1966

This is the original Cape Henry Lighthouse, built in 1792. It's one of the oldest lighthouses in the United States and a very important National Historic Landmark.

Cavalier Hotel

The beautiful Cavalier Hotel

• Address: 4200 Pacific Ave.
• Listed: May 19, 2014

The Cavalier Hotel is a famous and fancy hotel. It has been a popular place to stay for many years.

de Witt Cottage

The historic de Witt Cottage

• Address: 1106 Atlantic Ave.
• Listed: June 16, 1988

This charming cottage is another historic building along the Atlantic Avenue.

Ferry Plantation House

The Ferry Plantation House

• Address: 4136 Cheswick Ln.
• Listed: January 20, 2005

The Ferry Plantation House is a very old home that tells stories from a long time ago.

Green Hill

• Address: 1721 Lovetts Pond Lane
• Listed: February 5, 2013

Green Hill is another historic property in Virginia Beach.

The Hermitage

The Hermitage house

• Address: 4200 Hermitage
• Listed: February 14, 2008

This historic house is known as The Hermitage.

Keeling House

The Adam Keeling House

• Address: 3157 Adam Keeling Rd.
• Listed: June 19, 1973

The Keeling House is an old home with a lot of history.

Francis Land House

The Francis Land House

• Address: 3133 Virginia Beach Blvd.
• Listed: May 12, 1975

The Francis Land House is a historic plantation home. You can visit it to learn about life in the past.

Dr. John Miller-Masury House

The Dr. John Miller-Masury House

• Address: 515 Wilder Point
• Listed: May 23, 1997

This house belonged to Dr. John Miller-Masury and is now a historic landmark.

Thomas Murray House

• Address: 3425 S. Crestline Dr.
• Listed: May 19, 2004

The Thomas Murray House is another historic home in the city.

Old Donation Church

Old Donation Episcopal Church

• Address: 4449 N. Witch Duck Rd.
• Listed: April 13, 1972

This church is very old and has been a place of worship for many years.

Pembroke Manor

Pembroke Manor

• Address: East of the junction of VA 627, VA 647, and US 58
• Listed: February 26, 1970

Pembroke Manor is a historic estate.

Pleasant Hall

Pleasant Hall

• Address: 5184 Princess Anne Rd.
• Listed: January 25, 1973

Pleasant Hall is another historic building in Virginia Beach.

Seashore State Park Historic District (First Landing State Park)

First Landing State Park

• Address: 2500 Shore Dr.
• Listed: November 16, 2005

This park is now called First Landing State Park. It's where the first English colonists landed in Virginia in 1607. It's a great place to explore nature and history!

Shirley Hall

Shirley Hall

• Address: 1109 S. Bay Shore Dr.
• Listed: February 5, 1999

Shirley Hall is a historic building near the bay.

Thoroughgood House (National Historic Landmark)

The Adam Thoroughgood House

• Address: 1636 Parish Road
• Listed: October 15, 1966

The Adam Thoroughgood House is one of the oldest surviving colonial homes in the United States. It's another important National Historic Landmark in Virginia Beach.

U.S. Coast Guard Station (Old Coast Guard Station Museum)

The Old Coast Guard Station

• Address: Atlantic Ave. and 24th St.
• Listed: July 11, 1979

This old Coast Guard station used to help rescue people at sea. Now, it's a museum where you can learn about its history.

Upper Wolfsnare

The Upper Wolfsnare House

• Address: East of the junction of VA 635 and VA 632
• Listed: March 26, 1975

Upper Wolfsnare is a historic house with a unique name.

Weblin House

The Weblin House

• Address: 5588 Moore's Pond Rd.
• Listed: November 8, 1974

The Weblin House is another historic home in the area.

Wishart-Boush House (Lynnhaven House)

The Lynnhaven House

• Address: East of the junction of VA 649 and Absalom Rd.
• Listed: November 12, 1969

This house is also known as the Lynnhaven House. It's a great example of old architecture.

Woodhouse House

The Woodhouse House

• Address: 3067 W. Neck Rd.
• Listed: April 24, 2007

The Woodhouse House is a historic home in Virginia Beach.

Past Historic Sites

Sometimes, a place that was once on the National Register of Historic Places might be removed. This usually happens if the building is destroyed or changes too much.

Bayville Farm

• Address: Off VA 650
• Listed: May 19, 1980
• Removed: June 4, 2008

Bayville Farm was a historic site, but it was sadly destroyed by a fire in 2007. Because of this, it was removed from the list of historic places.