National Register of Historic Places

Front Royal Historic District

Front Royal, Warren County, Virginia

Listed

April 10, 2003

Type

District

Period

Industrial

Ref No.

03000209

About this property

Front Royal Historic District is a national historic district located at Front Royal, Warren County, Virginia. The district encompasses approximately 470 contributing buildings and structures in the town of Front Royal. It has a mix of commercial, residential, industrial, religious and governmental buildings dating from the late-18th to mid-20th centuries. Notable buildings include the former Proctor-Biggs Mill (c. 1922), a former apple warehouse, Murphy's Theater (1908-1909), Compton's Corner (c. 1905), first Bank of Warren, Trout Drugstore Building, second Bank of Warren building (1914), Montview Hotel (c. 1868), Park Theater (c. 1920), the Henry Trout House (c. 1800), Mullen-Trout House (c. 1815), Giles-Cooke House (c. 1850), and the Dr. Manly Littleton Garrison (c. 1882). Located in the district and separately listed are the Balthis House and Warren County Courthouse. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

Location

Front Royal, Warren County, Virginia

38.91807, -78.19340

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Warren County Courthouse

Sonner Hall (Additional Documentation)

Nearby Battles

Front Royal — Battle (May 23 1862)

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Guard Hill — Engagement (August 16 1864)

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Battle of Front Royal (First — May 1862)

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When was Front Royal Historic District listed on the National Register?

Front Royal Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 2003.

What type of historic resource is Front Royal Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for Front Royal Historic District?

The period of significance for Front Royal Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1908.

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