Gate City Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Gate City Historic District

Scott, Scott County, Virginia
Listed
September 8, 2010
Type
District
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
10000735

About this property

Gate City Historic District is a national historic district located at Gate City, Scott County, Virginia. It contains 47 contributing buildings in the central business district of Gate City. Most contributing resources consist of commercial, residential, and governmental buildings dating from the late-19th and early-20th centuries. They are in a variety of popular architectural styles including Greek Revival, Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, and Bungalow. Notable buildings include the Scott County Courthouse (1829), Library (c. 1940), Gate City Movie Theater (c. 1925) only the front facade remains, and Jail (c. 1829). It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.

Location

Scott, Scott County, Virginia
36.63857, -82.58147

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

Battle of Island Flats (1776)
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1776Revolutionary War
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Battle of Long Island (Tennessee)
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Questions about this property

When was Gate City Historic District listed on the National Register?

Gate City Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 8, 2010.

What type of historic resource is Gate City Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for Gate City Historic District?

The period of significance for Gate City Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1829.

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