Brownsburg Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Brownsburg Historic District

Brownsburg, Rockbridge County, Virginia
Listed
July 1, 1973
Type
District
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
73002055

About this property

Brownsburg Historic District is a national historic district located at Brownsburg, Rockbridge County, Virginia. The district encompasses 42 contributing buildings in the town of Brownsburg. Established in 1783 on the lands of Robert Wardlaw and Samuel McChesney, the town became a major hub of activity by 1835, before losing commercial importance around the turn of the century, due to the arrival of a nearby rail line. It includes a variety of residential, commercial, and institutional buildings most of which date from one of two periods - the first half of the 19th century and the period 1870–1910. Notable buildings include the Swope House, Wade brick house, Bosworth log house, Newcomer house, Coblentz house and store, NYE Pool Hall, Wade frame house, Ward House, and the Fixx House. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Location

Brownsburg, Rockbridge County, Virginia
37.92992, -79.31997

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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Brownsburg Historic District listed on the National Register?

Brownsburg Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 1, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Brownsburg Historic District?

Brownsburg Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Brownsburg Historic District?

The period of significance for Brownsburg Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1783.

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