About this property
Auburn, also known as Auburn Farm, is a historic home and farm located near Brandy Station, Culpeper County, Virginia. It was built about 1855–1856, and is a three-story, three bay by three bay frame dwelling, built in the Greek Revival style. It features a two-story portico with a heavy entablature including triglyph and metope frieze. Also on the property are the contributing kitchen (c. 1855–1856); 20th-century garage, chicken house, meat house, and machine shed; two barns; a large corncrib; and two tenant houses.
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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 08000068. It was listed on February 21, 2008.
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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 Auburn listed on the National Register?
Auburn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 21, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Auburn?
Auburn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Auburn?
The period of significance for Auburn is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1855.
Can I research the history near Auburn?
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