National Register of Historic Places

Hampstead Farm Archeological District

Barboursville, Orange County, Virginia
Listed
August 15, 1984
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
84003559

About this property

The Hampstead Farm Archeological District is the site of a significant collection of Native American prehistoric and historic settlement remains in rural Orange County, Virginia. A survey of the farm's 780 acres (320 ha) in 1983 identified 49 different sites of archaeological interest. Sites were found near the adjoining Rapidan River, as well as in upland areas of the farm. Along with sites found at the nearby Montpelier estate, the upland sites demonstrate the significance of that area in Native American occupation patterns. Test pits dug near the river located well-preserved settlement sites at a depth of up to 2 metres (6.6 ft). The farm is also the location of minor military fortifications from the American Civil War. The Hampstead Farm site was listed as an archeological historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984; the farm was also included as a contributing element to the Madison-Barbour Rural Historic District in 1991, although this was principally for its architectural and scenic merit.

Location

Barboursville, Orange County, Virginia

Categories

PREHISTORICHISTORIC - NON-ABORIGINAL
Sources

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When was Hampstead Farm Archeological District listed on the National Register?

Hampstead Farm Archeological District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 15, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Hampstead Farm Archeological District?

Hampstead Farm Archeological District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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