National Register of Historic Places

Cambria Historic District

Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia
Listed
January 10, 1991
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
90002002

About this property

Cambria Historic District is a national historic district located at Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. The district encompasses 34 contributing buildings in the town of Christiansburg. It includes a variety of commercial, residential, and institutional buildings related to Cambria's historical role as the "port" for the nearby town of Christiansburg. The residences are reflective of a variety of popular architectural styles, in including Colonial Revival and Queen Anne. Notable buildings include the Surface-Lee Block, Dew Drop Inn, Epperly Pontiac dealership, Cambria Hardware Company Building, Palmer Store, Lee House, Cambria Baptist Church (1928), and the New Christiansburg Depot (1906). The Cambria Freight Station is located in the district and listed separately. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

Location

500--600 blocks Depot St., 500--600 block Montgomery St., 900--1000 blocks Cambria St., and railroad depots
Christiansburg, Montgomery County, Virginia
37.14200, -80.40621

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Nearby Historic Sites

Cambria Freight Station
Industrial
0.1 mi
Old Christiansburg Industrial Institute
Industrial
0.2 mi
Surface House
Industrial
0.2 mi
Long, Edgar A., Building
Industrial
0.6 mi
East Main Street Historic District
Listed
0.6 mi

Questions about this property

When was Cambria Historic District listed on the National Register?

Cambria Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 10, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Cambria Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for Cambria Historic District?

The period of significance for Cambria Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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