About this property
Chippokes State Park (previously known as Chippokes Plantation State Park ) is a Virginia state park on the south side of the James River on the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. In addition to forests and fossil hunting on the beach, it includes three historic houses (plus outbuildings to each) as well as an open-air agricultural and forestry museum with seasonally appropriate events. Other recreational facilities include a visitor center, swimming pool, hiking trails, cabins, yurts and campgrounds. As of 2020, the yearly visitation was 173,110. It is located at 695 Chippokes Park Road, in rural Surry County, Virginia off Route 10.
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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 69000283. It was listed on September 30, 1969.
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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 Chippokes Plantation listed on the National Register?
Chippokes Plantation was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 1969.
What type of historic resource is Chippokes Plantation?
Chippokes Plantation is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chippokes Plantation?
The period of significance for Chippokes Plantation is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1967.
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