About this property
Bellona Arsenal was a 19th-century United States Army post in Chesterfield County, Virginia, above the fall line of the James River west of Richmond, Virginia. Ruins of a powder magazine and other buildings are still standing. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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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 71000975. It was listed on May 5, 1971.
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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 Bellona Arsenal listed on the National Register?
Bellona Arsenal was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Bellona Arsenal?
Bellona Arsenal is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bellona Arsenal?
The period of significance for Bellona Arsenal is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near Bellona Arsenal?
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