About this property
Ashville Historic District is a national historic district located near Marshall, Fauquier County, Virginia. It encompasses 16 contributing buildings and 1 contributing site in the Reconstruction-era African-American rural village of Ashville. The district contains nine properties, including the Gothic Revival style Ashville Baptist Church (1899), Ashville School (1910s), Ashville Community Cemetery, and a concentration of historic dwellings and related outbuildings. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 04000043. It was listed on February 11, 2004.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Ashville Historic District listed on the National Register?
Ashville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 11, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Ashville Historic District?
Ashville Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ashville Historic District?
The period of significance for Ashville Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1899.
Can I research the history near Ashville Historic District?
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