About this property
Barnard Farm is a historic home and farm complex located near Ararat, Patrick County, Virginia, United States. The original section of the house dates to 1829, with expansions about 1851 and in the 1930s. It is a two-story, log and frame dwelling with interior Greek Revival style decorative detailing. The front facade features a one-story American Craftsman style porch. Also on the property are the contributing Barnard's Store (early 1950s), Kibler Post Office, garage (late 1910s), granary, spring house, cellar, chicken house, Barnard Cemetery, corn mill, barn and tobacco barn, outbuilding, pack house, 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 09000338. It was listed on May 20, 2009.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Barnard Farm listed on the National Register?
Barnard Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 20, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Barnard Farm?
Barnard Farm is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Barnard Farm?
The period of significance for Barnard Farm is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1829.
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