About this property
Blue Ridge Farm is a historic home and farm located near Upperville, Fauquier County, Virginia. Californian Henry T. Oxnard (1860–1922) built a horse breeding operation at Blue Ridge Farm in 1903.
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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 06000753. It was listed on August 29, 2006.
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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 Blue Ridge Farm listed on the National Register?
Blue Ridge Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 29, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Blue Ridge Farm?
Blue Ridge Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Blue Ridge Farm?
The period of significance for Blue Ridge Farm is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1860.
Can I research the history near Blue Ridge Farm?
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