National Register of Historic Places

Hermitage Road Historic District

Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, Virginia
Listed
February 9, 2006
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
06000031

About this property

Hermitage Road Historic District (HRHD) is a Northside neighborhood in the independent city of Richmond, Virginia. The district is a Richmond Old and Historic District, as well as being listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places. The historic district consists of properties built in different architectural styles (Victorian, Tudor, Arts and Crafts, Georgian, Colonial Revival, etc.) located in the 3800 to 4300 blocks of Hermitage Road, this portion of which is designated as State Route 161, which crosses over Interstate 95 at the north end of the 4300 block.

Location

3800-4200 blks of Hermitage Rd.
Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, Virginia
37.59058, -77.46380

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Engagement at Seven Mile Ford
1863Civil War
1.3 mi
Dahlgren Raid (Richmond Raid)
1864Civil War
3.8 mi

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When was Hermitage Road Historic District listed on the National Register?

Hermitage Road Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 9, 2006.

What type of historic resource is Hermitage Road Historic District?

Hermitage Road Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Hermitage Road Historic District?

The period of significance for Hermitage Road Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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