About this property
Bear's Den Rural Historic District is a national historic district located at Bluemont, Clarke County and Loudoun County, Virginia. It encompasses 152 contributing buildings, 12 contributing sites, 8 contributing structures, and 1 contributing object. The district includes a collection of late-19th- and early-20th-century dwellings that were constructed primarily as summer homes by wealthy Washingtonians who were attracted by the mountain's cooler summer climate. Their architecture reflects a number of popular styles, primarily American Craftsman / Bungalow, Colonial Revival, and Queen Anne styles. Other contributing buildings include: farm outbuildings such as barns and stables; domestic outbuildings such as spring houses, meat houses, guest cottages, root cellars, and garages; a former school; and a former church.
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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 08001112. It was listed on May 13, 2009.
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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 Bear's Den Rural Historic District listed on the National Register?
Bear's Den Rural Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Bear's Den Rural Historic District?
Bear's Den Rural Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bear's Den Rural Historic District?
The period of significance for Bear's Den Rural Historic District is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Bear's Den Rural Historic District?
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