National Register of Historic Places

Glencoe

Radford (Independent City), Radford County, Virginia
Listed
November 22, 2000
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
00001439

About this property

Glencoe Museum is located in a Victorian house in west downtown Radford, Virginia. The house was built in the 1870s in the 19th century Victorian style, specifically Second Empire, and was the home of Confederate Brigadier General Gabriel C. Wharton. It is a large, two-story, five-bay, brick dwelling, and originally had quite extensive grounds. The original house had a barn, chicken coop, smoke house, and an ice house. The name Glencoe is thought to be inspired by Anne Wharton's ancestry. Her family was originally from Scotland. The house didn't appear on Radford's tax records until 1876; it took a very long time to build a house of its size and grandeur in the 1800s. The house was kept in the family till 1996 when, after being deserted for 30 years, it was given to the city of Radford. The house features some Victorian period rooms and displays about Radford's history, including Native American artifacts, early settlers, Mary Draper Ingles, local industries, railroads, river transportation, educational institutions and local sports. There is also an art gallery with changing exhibits of the art and works of contemporary Appalachian artists. Glencoe was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.

Location

Radford (Independent City), Radford County, Virginia
37.13226, -80.58019

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Glencoe listed on the National Register?

Glencoe was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 22, 2000.

What type of historic resource is Glencoe?

Glencoe is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Glencoe?

The period of significance for Glencoe is recorded as the industrial era.

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