National Historic Landmark

Homestead, The

Hot Springs, Bath County, Virginia
Listed
May 2, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84003494

About this property

The Omni Homestead Resort is a luxury resort in Hot Springs, Virginia, United States, in the middle of the Allegheny Mountains. The area has the largest hot springs in the Commonwealth, and the resort is also known for its championship golf courses, which have hosted several national tournaments. The resort also includes an alpine ski resort; founded in 1959, it is the oldest in Virginia. The resort has been designated a National Historic Landmark; it has a history extending more than two and a half centuries. The Omni Homestead Resort is a member of Historic Hotels of America the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Location

Hot Springs, Bath County, Virginia
37.99769, -79.83088

Categories

ARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORYCOMMERCEENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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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

Warm Springs — Engagement (May 1862)
1862Civil War
3.7 mi
Skirmish at Warm Springs (Bath County)
1862Civil War
4.5 mi
Engagement at Warm Springs
1862Civil War
4.6 mi

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When was Homestead, The listed on the National Register?

Homestead, The was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 2, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Homestead, The?

Homestead, The is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Homestead, The a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Homestead, The has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Homestead, The?

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

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