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Houses in Stockley Gardens
North Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia is located in Virginia
North Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia
Location in Virginia
North Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia is located in the United States
North Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia
Location in the United States
Location Bounded by Princess Anne Rd., Olney Rd., Colonial Ave., and Colley Ave., Norfolk, Virginia
Area 80 acres (32 ha)
Built 1897 (1897)
Architect John R. Graham, John Kevan, et al.
Architectural style Greek Revival, Queen Anne, et al.
NRHP reference No. 01000693
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Added to NRHP July 11, 2001

The North Ghent Historic District is a national historic district located at Norfolk, Virginia. It encompasses 322 contributing buildings in a primarily residential section of Norfolk. It developed primarily between 1897 and 1912 as a northward extension of Ghent. The neighborhood includes notable examples of a variety of architectural styles including the Greek Revival and Queen Anne styles. Notable non-residential buildings include the First Presbyterian Church, Ohef Sholom Temple, and Ghent Methodist Church (1921). Located in the district is the separately listed Christ and St. Luke's Church.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

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